Three arrested after cocaine, meth seized from vehicle in Brackley: P.E.I. RCMP
An RCMP vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
The RCMP in Prince Edward Island arrested three people after drugs were found in a vehicle during a traffic stop.
Police stopped a vehicle in Brackley, P.E.I., around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Police arrested a 39-year-old man from Monticello, P.E.I., and a 26-year-old woman from Stratford, P.E.I., for possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Police also arrested a 37-year-old man from Cornwall, P.E.I., for possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and breaching a release order.
During a search of the vehicle, police say they seized roughly 30 grams of cocaine and methamphetamine combined.
The 39-year-old man and 26-year-old woman were released pending further investigation.
Police say the 37-year-old man was held in custody pending a future court appearance.
For more Prince Edward Island news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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