Drugs, guns, cash seized in central P.E.I.

A44-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP and local police agencies made a joint arrestin Borden-Carleton, P.E.I.,on Sunday.

The Prince District Joint Force OperationsUnit, made up of Island RCMP as well as Summerside and Kensingtonpolice members, conducted what they calleda "targeted" vehicle stop on Sunday, according to a written release.

Police said they also arrested a 41-year-old woman.

Police seized more than 140 grams ofof crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine pills, as well as more than $1,600 cashand weapons.

Police are charging the man with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and he was to appear in provincial court Monday in Summerside. The woman will appear in court on a later date.

The investigation is ongoing, the release said.

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