Posted on 01/08/2012, 12:34 pm, by mySteinbach

A 20-year-old Thompson man is facing drug trafficking charges after being arrested in an ongoing investigation by RCMP.

On December 31, 2011, as part of an ongoing investigation, Thompson RCMP arrested 20-year-old Benjamin Salamandyk of Thompson at the local bus depot in Thompson.

Police seized about 30 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $2,500.

RCMP report that Salamandyk has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and has been released on a recognizance to attend Thompson Provincial Court on February 10, 2011.