Four people are facing charges after Northumberland OPP officers seized suspected drugs, cash and a prohibited weapon during a RIDE checkpoint in Trent Hills.
Police say officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere checkpoint at the intersection of Albert Street West and Bridge Street North shortly after 3 a.m. on Aug. 2 when they stopped a vehicle and launched an investigation.
According to investigators, officers seized quantities of suspected cocaine, fentanyl and unidentified pills, as well as a prohibited weapon, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a large amount of Canadian currency.
The following charges have been laid:
Danielle Girard, 37, of Trent Hills, is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Casey McNabb, 45, of Trent Hills, is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Tyler Traynor, 32, of Trenton, is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Matthew Mutton, 33, of Trent Hills, is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
All four individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Sept. 16.
