Mississauga man faces drug charges after failed attempt to evade R.I.D.E check: OPP

A Mississauga man is facing a number of charges after attempting to flee an Ontario Provincial Police R.I.D.E, check recently in the city.

According to the OPP’s Highway Safety Division, the 21-year-old motorist tried to evade the R.I.D.E. check located on Highway 403 near Hurontario but was stopped when officers deployed a spike belt.

The suspect and the disabled vehicle were located a short distance away and a search of the vehicle uncovered a stash of drugs, stolen items and cash.

The driver is now facing charges related to drug trafficking, obstruction, possession of stolen property and evading police.

Spike belt deployed by #HETOPP as driver fled a #RIDECheck #Hwy403/Hurontario. Vehicle (with flat tires) and suspect located a short distance away. 21 y/o male from Mississauga is now charged with drug trafficking, obstruct, possession of stolen property and flight from police. pic.twitter.com/grnht4zpd5

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 25, 2022