The search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine, several boxes of contraband tobacco containing 46,200 cigarettes, drug paraphernalia indicative of drug trafficking activities and over 80,000.00 dollars in cash.
Charlottetown resident, Kirk Joseph ALLAIN 44 years of age, has been charged with:
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- CCC section 121.1 – Possession of unstamped tobacco for the purpose of sale
This is the second CDSA charge the accused is facing within the last two months. On September 18th, the Street Crime Unit performed a targeted traffic stop in which 43 grams of cocaine and a replica firearm were seized resulting in the following charges being laid at that time:
- CDSA 5(2) – Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- CCC section 117.01 – Possession of a weapon contrary to a firearm/weapons prohibition order.
The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact Charlottetown Police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).