Two people are facing a number of drug-trafficking related charges following a traffic stop last night.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., March 23, 2021, Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Avenue U South on a blue 2004 Chrysler Sebring with only one working tail light. Officers also wanted to check for the driver’s sobriety. Upon approaching the vehicle, Police observed a can of bear spray near the female driver, who was subsequently arrested. A search of the vehicle revealed numerous pills, drug packaging, a scale and additional bear spray. Officers also located a male inside of the trunk. A brief altercation occurred as officers were arresting the male who attempted to destroy evidence of illicit drugs, prior to being taken into custody. Upon being searched in Detention, the male attempted to destroy further drug evidence.

A 35-year-old man and 35-year-old woman, both from Saskatoon, are each charged with three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine, heroin, clonazepam), Possession of Hydromorphone and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (x2). The man was also charged with Obstruction and Possession of the Proceeds of Crime Under $5000.

(Court Info Numbers: 991156636, 991156638, 991156639, 991156635)