Two Ontario men are facing numerous Cannabis Act related charges after Manitoba RCMP seized a large quantity of cannabis from their vehicle.
On June 14, 2019, at 4:40pm, officers with the RCMP Roving Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop east of Brandon on Highway 1 in the RM of Cornwallis. The traffic stop led to a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of 60 kilograms of cannabis.
As a result of the search and seizure, police arrested 39-year-old Douglas Durham and 60-year-old Richard King, both from Windsor, Ontario, for Cannabis Act related offences. Both men have been charged with possession for the purpose of distributing, possession of illicit cannabis, possession of over 30 grams, and possession of unstamped cannabis. Durham and King have been released for court scheduled in Brandon on August 8, 2019.
“While recreational cannabis is legal, this seizure shows that there is still illicit cannabis in our communities and police will continue to enforce this,” said S/Sgt. Kyle McFadyen of “D” Division Traffic Services. “The only way to know your cannabis is safe is to purchase cannabis through approved distributors as outlined in the federal Cannabis Act and the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act.”
RCMP remind the public that if anyone has any information regarding drugs or any other criminal activity, to please contact your local police agency or call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
