Three charged with drug offences in Elliot Lake traffic stop

East Algoma OPP charged three people with drug offences after a traffic stop in Elliot Lake.

Officers pulled the vehicle over on Ontario Avenue around noon on Friday for a traffic infraction, the detachment said in a release.

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“Once stopped, the passenger was observed with a grinder and cannabis in hand,” the OPP said. “All three occupants were subsequently arrested and the vehicle search resulted in the seizure of approximately 132 grams of suspected cocaine, almost $3,000 in cash, numerous cellphones and suspected cannabis.”

Charged were Heiko Schmitz, 54, of Elliot Lake; and Flamur Lama and Quiara Joseph, both 25 and from Hamilton.

Each is charged with possession of a hard drug for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime