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RCMP seize $140K and 31 grams of cocaine after stopping vehicle travelling 164 km/h

Stop by Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan leads to host of charges for Edmonton man
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RCMP seized $140,000 in cash and 31 grams of cocaine after stopping a driver travelling 160 km/h near Wolseley on July 16.
A recent traffic stop by Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan RCMP led to the seizure of $140,000, a substantial amount of cocaine and other illicit items on the morning of July 16.

At approximately 11:50 a.m., a CTSS officer observed a vehicle travelling 164 km/h on the Trans-Canada Highway near Wolseley. The officer pulled the vehicle over for speeding and noticed a sum of cash and illegal cigarettes in plain view.

A full search of the vehicle was conducted and in addition to the cigarettes, officers found 31 grams of cocaine and $140,000 in Canadian bills, all of which was seized.

“CTSS officers conduct patrols in every corner of our province. They enforce traffic safety on our highways, grid roads and streets, but also disrupt criminal activity, as demonstrated in this case,” says CTSS Staff Sgt. Chad McLeod. “Because this individual chose to drive at an excessive speed – and our CTSS officer was out patrolling – we’ve been able to take cocaine and the suspected proceeds of trafficking off the streets.”

As a result of this investigation, Jeffrey Weitzel of Edmonton is charged with:

  • possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • possession of a controlled substance, Section 4(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code
  • possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 355(b), Criminal Code
  • possession of unmarked/unstamped tobacco products, Section 121.1(1), Criminal Code
  • possession of unstamped tobacco products, Section 32(1) Excise Act
  • purchase or possess unmarked tobacco, Section 18.1, Tobacco Tax Act of Saskatchewan

Weitzel will appear in court on October 19, 2021.

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