Alta. driver stopped in Saskatchewan facing firearm, drug trafficking charges

An Alberta man, stopped by police in Saskatchewan this past weekend, is now facing 15 criminal charges and two traffic charges.

At around 11 p.m. CT on Aug. 21, a member of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit observed a traffic violation and stopped a vehicle in the Kenaston area.

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Further investigation led the officer to the discovery of a loaded firearm, cocaine and a large amount of cash.

The Calgary man and a woman were arrested. The woman was later released without any charges laid against her.

The 39-year-old man is facing charges involving the firearm, several breaches of a court order and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

He is expected to appear before a justice of the peace on Monday night.