Three youth face drug charges after highway stop

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WAWA, ON - On Friday, January 29, 2010, at 3:45 p.m. Superior East OPP in Wawa had occasion to stop a northbound Chrysler Lebaron on Highway 17 south in Rabazo Township 10 kilometres south of Wawa.

The vehicle was occupied by a male driver along with two female passengers.

Subsequent investigation at the scene revealed that the three youths from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario were in possession of approximately 12 grams of what appeared to be marijuana with a street value of $2,000.

Also located were scales and other drug related items.

As a result, the three youths, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have been charged with possession of marijuana over three gms for the purpose of trafficking.

One female youth was also charged with two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

They will appear in Wawa youth court on April 12, 2010, to answer to the charges.

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