Two charged in Regina after traffic stop ends with drug and weapons charges

A Regina Police Service cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Two people are facing an array of charges after evidence of drug trafficking was discovered during a traffic stop late last week in Regina.

On Friday, March 7, just before 8 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle in the area of 8th Avenue and McIntosh Street in West Regina.

Police discovered the driver had a suspended license while the passenger was found to be in breach of conditions.

The two occupants were arrested shortly after.

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During the search of the suspects and vehicle, officers discovered items connected with drug trafficking, a conducted energy weapon (Taser), two knives, approximately 187 grams of cocaine, and 120 grams of meth, open liquor and three cartons of cigarettes.

A 28-year-old man faces two counts of trafficking a scheduled substance, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of the proceeds of crime, and two counts of failing to comply with the conditions of a release order.

A 31-year-old woman faces two counts of trafficking a scheduled substance, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon in addition to the possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.

The pair made their first appearance on these charges in provincial court on Monday.