A 32-year-old man from Calgary has been charged after a traffic stop in the northwestern Ontario community of Shuniah uncovered what is believed to be a huge stash of cocaine bricks worth an estimated $11.5 million.
Police stopped the vehicle on Highway 11/17 in Shuniah on Nov. 11 around 3:15 p.m. near the Loon Lake area.
Ontario Provincial Police spokesperson Eric McCrea said in an email to CTV News that it was a routine traffic stop that turned into something much bigger.
“During the stop, officers seized over 100 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $11.5 million,” police said in a news release Nov. 13.
The Calgary man is charged with drug trafficking and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.
“The OPP is committed to public safety across Ontario,” police said.
“Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activity by calling 911 in emergency situations or through the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.”
