A Chatham man faces drug charges following a traffic stop.
OPP officials say on January 3, 2017 at approximately 12:15 a.m., a member of the Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for not displaying a rear licence plate.
While conducting their investigation, police discovered and seized a small quantity of crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone contin, cannabis marihuana and open alcohol.
As a result, the driver, a 32-year-old Chatham man, has been charged with the following offences:
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drug (Methamphetamine, Hydromorphone Contin) X 2, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
– Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana – under 30 grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
– Adult driving while under suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
– Adult operate motor vehicle without insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
– Adult use plate not authorized for vehicle
– Adult driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on February 16, 2017 in Chatham, ON.
