Drugs seized at traffic stop in Borden-Carleton

Some weed was seized and a driver charged during a traffic stop in Borden-Carleton Tuesday morning.

Around 8 a.m. on Feb. 21, an RCMP officer spotted marijuana in the vehicle during the traffic stop and arrested the male driver for possession of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle resulted in a quantity of marijuana being seized, but the police did not specify how much.

The driver is scheduled to appear in court in May.

Police are reminding the public that marijuana is still illegal and driving while under the influence of marijuana or any other substance is considered impaired driving. Anyone with information regarding drugs or impaired driving should contact local RCMP and report their observations. Tipsters can remain anonymous by providing information to P.E.I. Crime Stoppers:

- by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS);

- online at www.peicrimestoppers.com; or

- by text to 274637 (CRIMES) and text ‘TIP162’ plus your message.