Eastern Ontario police arrest Scarborough resident found with nearly $50K of cocaine

(Photo courtesy: Facebook/Gananoque Police Service)

Police in eastern Ontario charged a Toronto resident who was allegedly in possession of hundreds of grams of cocaine earlier this month.

Officers with the Gananoque Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of transporting drugs on Dec.13, a news release said.

A search completed with the assistance of K9 led to the discovery of a hidden compartment inside the vehicle.

Police seized approximately 454 grams of cocaine with a street value of $48,500. A loaded .40 calibre handgun and $1,165 in cash were also taken.

A 27-year-old suspect from Scarborough was arrested on various firearms and drugs charges.

They were held in custody for a bail hearing.

Gananoque is located approximately 170 kilometres southwest of Ottawa.