Semi driver faces drug, driving charges

A truck driver has been charged after an investigation by Saskatoon police.

Officers were called around 8:15 p.m. Monday night after reports of a semi truck driving erratically near the intersection of Preston Avenue and College Drive.

Police found the truck near 25th Street and 4th Avenue. As they were looking into the erratic driving complaint, officers reportedly discovered what they described as “personal use” quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. 

The driver, reportedly from Calgary, was charged with drug possession and several commercial vehicle and driving offences.