Fort McMurray Forum

Wood Buffalo RCMP announcing they've seized varying amounts of illegal drugs in the last few days through vehicle stops in Fort McMurray.

Police conducted a traffic stop on highway 63 Wednesday, where nearly half a pound of cocaine was confiscated.

Lone occupant of the vehicle, 26-year-old male, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to traffic.

Thursday, police conducted yet another traffic stop changing locations to the downtown area, where RCMP seized approximately 3/4 of a pound of marijuana.

Both occupants of the vehicle, a 21-year-old male and 18-year-old female were charged with several offences, including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. 

Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking anyone with information on these, or other crimes, to call 780-788-4000, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).