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Lethbridge traffic stop leads to multiple charges against driver [Video]

A Lethbridge man is facing several charges after a traffic stop led to the seizure of drugs and weapons.

Police stopped the accused while he was driving in the 1400 block of 23 Avenue North just after 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25.

He was taken into custody on multiple outstanding warrants.

Following his arrest, police conducted a search and seized 250 street doses of methamphetamine and various quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

Police say they also found drug paraphernalia including pipes, a scale and packaging, along with cash, a butterfly knife, hatchets, a shotgun and ammunition.

Matthew Douglas Dragland, 38, faces multiple drug and weapons-related charges. 

He was remanded in custody and made his first court appearance on Sept. 30.

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