During a traffic stop on Saturday, local police say they discovered 51.7 grams of cocaine tucked inside a coffee jar.
According to a news release from The Blue Mountains and Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), police stopped a vehicle on Nov. 25 in Collingwood and discovered both the people inside had cannabis "ready available."
" As a result a search was conducted under the authority of the Cannabis Control Act. During which point a Maxwell House coffee jar was located and found to contain 51.7 grams of cocaine," states the release
A 64-year-old male and 43-year-old female, both from Collingwood, were each charged with possession of a schedule I substance — cocaine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Report suspected drug-trafficking or suspicious activity to OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or reach out to Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.
