On June 8, 2013, shortly before 7pm, St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP conducted a roving Checkstop on Highway 52 near the junction of Highway 59. A 2000 Honda Odyssey van was observed travelling west on Highway 52 with a burned out headlight.
RCMP seize a quantity of marijuana and cash while performing a Checkstop on Highway 52.
Police say that the vehicle was stopped and approached. Officers noted an odour of marijuana from the vehicle. The driver, identified as a 32-year-old RM of Stuartburn man, was arrested. He was uncooperative with officers, resisted arrest and was escorted to the RCMP Detachment for processing.
Officers seized about 1,100 grams of dried marihuana divided into 20 baggies, two cellular phones and $700 cash.
While the suspect produced a Health Canada licence authorizing possession of dried marijuana for personal medical purposes, the evidence seized by officers warrants additional investigation. Health Canada has confirmed that this individual is authorized – for personal use only – to possess and produce medicinal marijuana.
At present, no formal charges have been laid. The suspect was released on a promise to appear in St-Pierre-Jolys Provincial Court on August 27, 2013.
RCMP continue to investigate this incident.
