A Coquitlam man is facing a September court date in Revelstoke after a traffic stop allegedly led to the discovery of a large amount of marijuana in his van.
At about 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 10, a Revelstoke RCMP member pulled over a brown Toyota Sienna on the Trans-Canada Highway after the driver failed to stay in his lane.
The driver was determined not to be impaired but a search of the vehicle resulted in the officer seizing more than 100 lb. of marijuana, all in vacuum-sealed bags and further concealed in large duffel bags. The drugs are estimated to have a street value of more than $350,000. Police also seized $8,600 in Canadian cash from the driver.
A 42-year-old Coquitlam man was arrested and later released on a recognizance for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
The man is expected to appear in Revelstoke Provincial Court on Sept. 7.
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