Dryden – OPP Traffic Stop Results in Seizure of $800k of Cocaine

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DRYDEN – NEWS – On January 11, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police, Dryden Detachment conducted a traffic stop as a result of Highway Traffic Act offences on Highway 17, Southworth Township (east of Dryden).

As a result of the stop, Police seized 8 Kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of $800,000.00.

Seaton GEORGE, 29 years old of Winnipeg, MB has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act and Trafficking Cocaine contrary to Section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

The accused remains in custody at this time.