Traffic stop leads to drugs, weapon charges for 26-year-old man

Chase Matthew Bagan, 26, faces several charges following a traffic stop last Saturday on Highway 16 near Maidstone.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit was patrolling that area Saturday afternoon when officers saw an eastbound vehicle speeding, according to a media release.

After speaking to the only person in the vehicle mounties believed he had illegal drugs and conducted a search, RCMP said.

The search turned up 848 grams (1.8 pounds) of dried cannabis, 1,774 grams (3.9 pounds) of cannabis edibles, a small amount of magic mushrooms, bear spray and $620 in cash.

RCMP charged Bagan with possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution, possession of magic mushrooms, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and carrying a concealed weapon.

He’s scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court in June.