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Drugs seized after traffic stop in Archerwill

ARCHERWILL — Greenwater RCMP seized 61 grams of cocaine, 72 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin and a sum of Canadian currency after a traffic check stop at the junction of Highways 35 and 349 in Archerwill.
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Greenwater RCMP seized 61 grams of cocaine, 72 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin and a sum of Canadian currency after a traffic check stop at the junction of Highways 35 and 249 in Archerwill.

ARCHERWILL — Greenwater RCMP seized 61 grams of cocaine, 72 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin and a sum of Canadian currency after a traffic check stop at the junction of Highways 35 and 349 in Archerwill.

Police said the stop was conducted May 21 at 7:30 p.m. A vehicle was stopped and officers determined the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of the Rose Valley RCMP detachment.

In addition to the items seized, RCMP said the driver was also assessed for impairment by an officer trained in standard field sobriety testing and was subsequently issued a 72-hour roadside driver’s license suspension.

Greenwater RCMP said as a result of this incident, they’ve charged Brett Holte, 36, of Hendon with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine), one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), one count of possession of heroin and one count of property obtained by crime (less than $5,000).

Police said Holte made his first court appearance on May 25 in Yorkton. He been remanded into custody until his next appearance on May 28.

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