Eskasoni RCMP members have charged three men with drug offences following a vehicle stop on highway 216, Islandview.

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on December 1st, Eskasoni RCMP members stopped a vehicle containing three male occupants.

Following a search of the vehicle, a quantity of oxycodone, marijuana and cash were seized at the scene. As a result, the three males were charged for drug offences.

Twenty-two year-old Quentin David Poulette of Eskasoni has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- oxycodone.

Twenty- three year-old Andrew James Alex of Eskasoni has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- oxycodone.

Twenty-eight year-old Keith Geoffrey Denny of Eskasoni has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance- marijuana.

All three men have been released on a Promise to Appear on February 24th, 2015 in Eskasoni Provincial Court to face the charges.

RCMP-aq etawejik apoqnmasuti wjit kjikla’tmnew ‘drugsl’ wutanminu. Kisi kinua’tuates Essisoqni RCMP-aq ta’n koqoey kejitu’n 902-379-2822 kisna Crime Stoppers-aq

The RCMP requires the assistance of the public to eliminate harmful drug use in our community. To provide information on drug activity please contact Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 902-562-8477.

Source: Release