On September 13, 2024, at approximately 9:50 pm, Virden RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle located on Nelson Street in Virden.
An officer approached the vehicle, with a single occupant, and spoke with the driver, identified as a 43-year-old male from the RM of Wallace-Woodworth.
During the conversation with the driver, the officer observed illicit tobacco on the front passenger seat. The driver was immediately placed under arrest and secured in the police vehicle.
A search of the driver and vehicle led to the seizure of 8 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 202 grams of cocaine, over $1000 in cash and other drug-related paraphernalia.
RCMP have charged 43-year-old Thomas Olson with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and for Possession of Unmarked Tobacco contrary to the Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act. He was remanded into custody.
Virden RCMP continue to investigate.
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