A traffic stop in Kelowna due to an outstanding inspection order led to a much bigger offence over the weekend.
An RCMP officer pulled the red 2000 Volvo over on Saturday and quickly spotted evidence of drug possession in the vehicle.
The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and the officer searched the car under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The search uncovered a black fanny pack that contained 215 grams of methamphetamine, 46.5 grams of cocaine, 27 grams of fentanyl and 27 grams of benzodiazepine (benzos).
In addition, the officer found $2,300 in Canadian cash on the Saskatchewan man, which was seized as proceeds of crime.
“This seizure again highlights the great work being done by frontline police officers in Kelowna removing dangerous and deadly drugs from the streets,” noted Cpl. Ryder Birtwistle.
Police said the Central Okanagan has seen a recent spike in overdoses due to the use of some of the drugs found in the vehicle on Saturday.
According to the RCMP, the quantity of benzos and fentanyl indicates that the man may have been planning on cutting the two drugs together, which makes the use of Naloxone ineffective during an overdose.
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