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RCMP identify suspect in Cape Breton cocaine seizure

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PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — RCMP have identified a suspect in connection with the seizure of cocaine discovered under the hood of a rental vehicle.

On Feb. 11, members of the RCMP's Inverness-Richmond Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) were contacted by an employee of a car rental company advising that they found suspected cocaine in a rental vehicle.

RCMP reported Friday that officers attended and seized a significant quantity suspected cocaine from under the hood of the vehicle.

Samples of the substance have been taken for analysis.

The initial investigation has resulted in a suspect being identified and the investigation is continuing.

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