Posted on 03/22/2011, 8:45 am, by mySteinbach

On March 18, 2011, Thompson RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the Westwood area of Thompson.

RCMP report that a search of the residence produced approximately 2.5 kilograms of marijuana, worth approximately $20,000. Also found in the search was $6000 in cash.

46-year-old David Smith of Thompson has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.

Police say that Smith was been remanded into custody to appear in Thompson provincial court.