Speeding driver in Saskatoon facing more than a ticket after police find drugs

A 27-year-old Saskatoon man is in custody after a traffic stop led to a drug charge.

Just after 12:30 p.m. Saturday Saskatoon police stopped a car for speeding near the Broadway Bridge.

It was discovered the driver had recently been charged for drug-related offenses and had a court imposed condition that included he submit to a search by police.  

A search was conducted and the man was found to be in possession of Fentanyl.  

He has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and will be brought before a Justice of the Peace on Sunday.