3 arrested after drugs, tobacco seized during traffic stop in Cobourg, Ont.: police

Three people face drug and tobacco-related charges following a traffic stop in Cobourg, Ont., early Friday.

According to the Cobourg Police Service, around 4:25 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on William Street. A search of the vehicle led to seizure of quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, unidentified pills, along with unmarked tobacco and a prohibited knife.

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A 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, both from Port Hope, Ont. and a 35-year-old woman from Cobourg were jointly charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking, along with possession of unmarked cigarettes contrary to the Tobacco Tax Act and possession of proceeds obtained by crime.

The 36-year-old woman was additionally charged with possession of fentanyl and possession of a prohibited device.

The man was additionally charged with driving while under suspension.

All three were released on undertakings with a court appearance in Cobourg on Nov. 18.