Drumheller RCMP made a sizable seizure of what appears to be illicit drugs following a traffic stop on highway 9.
On Saturday, March 2, shortly after noon a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 9 near Drumheller.
While conducting the stop RCMP officers noted indicators associated with transportation of illicit drugs.
The two occupants were arrested and the vehicle was searched with the assistance of a canine unit. The search resulted in the seizure of 11 lbs., of marihuana, 27 capsules of codeine, and drug paraphernalia.
Clinton Schoening, 34, of Kelowna, BC and Crystal Sylvester, 28, of Kelowna, BC, have both been charged with being in possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking, as well as other related charges.
Both subjects were released from custody on bail by a provincial justice to attend court in Drumheller on Mar 22.
The vehicle they were traveling in as well as their cash has been seized under proceeds of crime legislation.
The street value of the drugs is estimated to be $75,000.