$100K seized after B.C. Highway Patrol pulls over speeder

Ever wonder what $100,000 looks like in stacks of twenties and fifties?

Well, wonder no more, after B.C. Highway Patrol (BCHP) busted a speeder and seized around 80 grams of cannabis, along with a plastic bag that contained approximately $100,000 in cash.

The incident, say police, happened in northern B.C. after an officer pulled over a speeding vehicle on Highway 16 near New Hazelton on March 30.

“Upon speaking with the occupants, a man and woman from Alberta, the officer formed the belief that the pair was in possession of a controlled substance,” said BCHP.

Police say the pair was arrested and the vehicle was searched, with several cell phones also found. Story continues below advertisement

BCHP say the woman, in her 20s, was released on an appearance notice, while the man, also in his 20s and known to police, was ticketed for speeding and operating a vehicle with cannabis in it contrary to B.C.’s Cannabis Control and Licencing Act.

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Police say the man, who was also the driver, was served an appearance notice for a possible charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

“Officers with B.C. Highway Patrol do much more than simply write tickets. Many are expert collision investigators and impaired driving investigators and they are also on the lookout for travelling criminals,” said BCHP.

“In this instance, stopping a vehicle for speeding yielded a large cash seizure of suspected drug money and disrupting criminal activity is yet another way BC Highway Patrol is making our highways safer together.”

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