A man in his 50s was arrested Monday in Caplan, in Chaleur Bay in Gaspésie, for possession and trafficking of illegal cannabis.
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The investigation by the Sûreté du Québec began after the interception of two packages by Canada Post which were intended for the suspect.
The police conducted a search of his residence where they discovered nearly 2,500 grams of cannabis in bulk, approximately 300 grams of hashish, two long guns and nearly $500 in Canadian currency.
Police officers from the MRCs of Avignon and Bonaventure arrested the man at his home in Caplan. He was later released on a summons.
Investigators from the MRC of New Richmond, as well as an investigator from the smuggling team, provided assistance during this operation.
