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Lacombe traffic stop leads to drug bust

The smell of marijuana caught police officers’ attention.

A traffic stop in Lacombe led police to charge two people after $32,000 worth of drugs was discovered.

Lacombe Police Service said two members stopped a black BMW on the afternoon of Oct. 13 for alleged traffic violations.

Police noted the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle while dealing with the two occupants of the vehicle.

Further investigation resulted in the female driver and male passenger being arrested and a variety of drugs seized. Police located quantities of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and morphine with a total street value of about $32,000.

The man and woman, both from Lacombe, have been charged with numerous offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal code.

The woman, 42, and man, 41, face several charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking.