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RCMP Seize Large Quantity of Cannabis During Traffic Stop in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan RCMP seized a significant amount of cannabis from a British Columbia man during a traffic stop on Highway 1. The seizure included over 1,900 lbs. of dried cannabis, along with hashish and THC resin. The incident took place on September 4, with the traffic stop occurring near Maple Creek.

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On September 4, Saskatchewan RCMP officers made a significant seizure of cannabis products during a traffic stop on Highway 1. The operation was carried out by the RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit, which is tasked with enhancing road safety and enforcing the laws regarding illegal substances. During the stop, police arrested a man from British Columbia and confiscated over 1,900 lbs. of dried cannabis, in addition to hashish and THC resin. The location of the stop was near Maple Creek, approximately 100 kilometres east of Medicine Hat. The RCMP announced the details of this operation shortly after it occurred, underlining their ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking in the province.

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