Virden RCMP are reporting that a 43-year-old male, from the RM of Wallace-Woodworth, was recently arrested and charged after police discovered a quantity of drugs in his possession resulting from a traffic stop.
On September 13, 2024, at approximately 9:50pm, Virden RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle situated on Nelson Street in the community. An officer approached the vehicle and spoke with the male driver and only occupant.
During the conversation with the driver, the officer observed illicit tobacco on the front passenger seat. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and secured in the police vehicle.
Police say that a search of the driver and vehicle led to the seizure of 8 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 202 grams of cocaine, over $1,000 in cash and other drug-related paraphernalia.
RCMP report that 43-year-old Thomas Olson has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and for possession of unmarked tobacco contrary to the Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act. Olson was remanded into custody.
