A 32-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after evading police over the weekend.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., May 2, 2020, Patrol observed activity consistent with drug trafficking near 11th Street West and Avenue Q South. A traffic stop was attempted as the vehicle left the area, however the driver refused to stop. The SPS Air Support Unit was able to locate the vehicle and observed it traveling west out of the city. The suspect drove through a field where he eventually abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. He was taken into custody by the RCMP a short time later.

Prior to abandoning the vehicle, the driver was observed by the ASU throwing numerous items out of the window. Using an SPS Canine Unit, numerous items were located that the suspect attempted to discard before being taken into custody.

In total, Police located 373 grams of methamphetamine, 69 grams of cocaine, a bulletproof vest, ammunition, cash, two scales, six cell phones, prepaid credit cards, and other drug paraphernalia.

The 32-year-old man is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Methamphetamine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000, Prohibited Possession of Ammunition (x2), Evade Police and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. (Court Info # 991127539, 991127540).