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Yellowknife RCMP charge 19-year-old with cocaine trafficking

Yellowknife's RCMP detachment
Yellowknife's RCMP detachment. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio

RCMP say a 19-year-old faces a range of charges after a search of his Yellowknife accommodation turned up 84 grams of crack cocaine and more than $20,000 in cash.

The man, who was not named by police, was pulled over by officers in a traffic stop on Thursday last week according to an RCMP news release on Monday morning.

“The man was found to be in possession of seven grams of cocaine and a large knife that was concealed on his person,” police stated.

A subsequent search of his accommodation revealed more cocaine, crack cocaine and the cash, the press release continued.

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RCMP said the man, who was due in court on Monday, faces five charges including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and trafficking cocaine.