A 32-year-old Thunder Bay man has been arrested after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized more than $11.5 million worth of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop in Northwestern Ontario.
Police say officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 11/17 in the Municipality of Shuniah, near the Loon Lake area, at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
During the traffic stop, officers discovered and seized more than 100 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $11.5 million.
Following the seizure, a 32-year-old man from Calgary was charged with trafficking a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
OPP are reminding members of the public to report suspicious activity. Anyone witnessing an emergency is asked to call 911. Non-emergency information can be reported by calling 1-888-310-1122.
