Three Edmonton men face trafficking charges, and 97 grams of cocaine and a machete were seized, after a traffic stop in Inuvik.
RCMP were acting on a tip from the public when a traffic stop was conducted on January 25th, stated a release.
Inuvik Detachment Commander Staff Sgt. Jesse Aubin stated residents can make a difference by helping police.
“This incident highlights the important role that the public plays in reporting suspicious drug activity within their community,” he stated.
“Residents are asked to contact the RCMP if they suspect that drug trafficking activities are taking place.”
During the stop, the officers discovered one of the three males in the vehicle was on several bail conditions, including not to be in the NWT.
After the arrest of this male, officers located suspected cocaine and weapons including a defensive baton and machete, the cocaine and $3,320 in cash, stated the release.
All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and held in custody pending future court dates.
The three males charged are: Mohanad Hasan, 26; Jamal Abdullah-Galgalo, 30; and Gasser Mahmoud, 30.
