UOV OPP lay charges after locating drugs, cash

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say they’ve laid charges against an individual after an impaired driving investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Officers responded to a call about a suspected impaired driver in Pembroke yesterday and located a vehicle. The driver was taken into custody.

Police located the drugs and $20,000 in cash.

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A 42-year-old from Manitoulin Island has been charged with operation while impaired, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.

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