Fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine seized during traffic stop in Bedeque, P.E.I.

Colin MacLean
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Fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine seized during traffic stop in Bedeque, P.E.I.

Published Jul 04, 20251 minute readA man and woman have been arrested and charged following a targeted traffic stop in Bedeque, P.E.I., on July 4. RCMP photoArticle contentSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – Two people have been arrested and charged in Bedeque with possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs.  THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOfficers with the East Prince RCMP, joint forces operations unit and joint enforcement team made a targeted traffic stop on a vehicle in that community. A 41-year-old Summerside woman and a 40-year-old man from Bedeque were arrested on the scene.   Article contentArticle contentPolice said they seized 27 grams of fentanyl, 221 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 30 hydromorphone pills, cash and various drug paraphernalia.  Article contentThe investigation is ongoing.   Article contentThe joint enforcement team is a relatively new entity in Island policing, with a focus on countering drug and organized crime-related activity throughout the province.   Article content“As criminals have no boundaries, this is a great example of how teamwork in policing can lead to results for all of our communities,” said Chief Supt. Kevin Lewis, commanding officer of the RCMP in P.E.I.   Article contentArticle content

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