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Police from Estevan and Weyburn seize drugs and weapons in traffic stop

A significant quantity of drugs and Canadian currency were seized.
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Police in Estevan and Weyburn made arrests following a traffic stop.

WEYBURN - Police from Estevan and Weyburn have made arrests on drug and weapons-related charges. 

On Aug. 31, investigators from the Estevan Police and Weyburn Police Services intercepted a significant quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and Canadian currency during a traffic stop on Highway 39 near Weyburn. Weapons were also seized. 

Five occupants of the vehicles were arrested for several criminal offences, including trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; weapons offences and possession of the proceeds of crime. 

The EPS says an investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available.

The names of the suspects were not immediately released. 

The EPS says this investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available.

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