Police seize $45K in traffic stop in Parry Sound, Brampton driver charged

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Published January 31, 2023 at 11:33 am

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A Brampton man faces several charges after a traffic stop in Parry Sound.

Police attempted to stop a vehicle in Parry Sound on Jan. 18, OPP said in a press release on Jan. 31.

The driver fled from police but was later stopped a short distance away, OPP said.

Police say they found and seized more than $45,000 from the vehicle, which they suspect are the proceeds of a crime.

Harjoban Nahal, 23, of Brampton faces the following charges:

  • Flight from peace officer, contrary to Section 320.17 of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, contrary to Section 320.18(1)(a) CC
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking, contrary to Section 124(4)(a) CC
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to Section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act 2017
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

Nahal is scheduled to appear in court in Parry Sound on Feb. 16.

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