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EPS members arrest two for drug possession

Two people were apprehended for drug possession during Friday’s day shift. Members of the Estevan Police Service received information that a male was breaching conditions of his release.
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Two people were apprehended for drug possession during Friday’s day shift.

Members of the Estevan Police Service received information that a male was breaching conditions of his release. The 28-year-old man was found to be in possession of a cell phone, which is in contradiction to his release conditions.

After the male was arrested, a search of his residence was conducted and subsequently, he and a 30-year-old woman have been charged for possession of cocaine.

K-9 unit dog Max was utilized to locate the cocaine.

No further details were immediately available. 

Also on Friday, officers responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Thanks to the public providing details of the vehicle and location, the driver was stopped. A breath sample demand was made and it was found the 37-year-old man had not consumed alcohol. Police determined the driver was having a medical issue and was taken to hospital for assessment. No charges have been laid.