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Sarnia

Drugs Seized At RIDE Checkpoint

Two London area residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a RIDE check on Hwy. 402.

Around 3:30pm Sunday, OPP say a 2018 Ford F150 went through a checkpoint near Nauvoo Rd. Police say while officers spoke with the driver and passengers, they detected the recent use of marijuana.

During a search of the vehicle, officers seized over 30 g of marijuana and over 15 g of cocaine.

Montel Jordan Nethersole, 25-years-old, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and marijuana, possession of a prohibited weapon and an open container of liquor.

Deseree Chanelle Collins, also 25-years-old, is also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The pair are scheduled to appear in Sarnia court August 8.

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