Two individuals have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after a traffic stop on Highway 16.
On Wednesday, March 27, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an RCMP âFâ Division Traffic Unit member stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 16 west of Maidstone for illegal window tint under the Saskatchewan Vehicle Equipment Regulations. During the interaction with the two vehicle occupants, the RCMP member became suspicious of illegal drug possession and the vehicle and occupants when detained for a drug investigation. As a result of evidence obtained during the detention, the vehicle was lawfully searched.
Approximately 10.5 ounces of methamphetamine was located and seized from inside the vehicle as well as a quantity of Canadian currency, a digital sale and multiple cell phones.
The vehicle driver, Eric Arthur Pemberton, 45 years old, from Spruce Grove, Alta., has been charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The vehicle passenger, Akol Acuil Piok, 31 years old, from Regina, has also been charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Both Pemberton and Piok will be making their first court appearance on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. in Lloydminster Provincial Court.
The vehicle, a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was seized.
