P.E.I. RCMP seize drugs, stolen property

RCMP in Stratford, P.E.I., arrested aman and woman early Tuesday morning for possession of stolen property.

In a release, police said a suspicious vehicle was seenin the Rosebank Road area.

Police found a 20-year-old Charlottetown woman inside the vehicle, whowas arrested for possession of stolen property.

The RCMP dog handler was called to assist. The dog led police to a 35-year-old Charlottetown man hiding on a nearbyproperty, police said.

The man was arrested for possession of stolen property, trespass at night, breach of probation and failing to attend to provide fingerprints, according tothe release.

During a search of the vehicle, police also foundstolen items, break-in tools and a quantity of drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana, the release said.

The woman was releasedlater the same day and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 14.

The man will remain in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

Police said drug charges are also pending.

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