Driver heads east in westbound lanes

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Greater Sudbury Police Service has charged a Copper Cliff man with possession of a controlled substance after he was stopped driving east in the westbound lanes of Highway 17. Photo provided by Greater Sudbury Police Service.

Greater Sudbury Police Service has charged a Copper Cliff man with possession of a controlled substance after he was stopped driving east in the westbound lanes of Highway 17. Photo provided by Greater Sudbury Police Service.

Sep 10, 2012- 11:41 AM

By: Sudbury Northern Life Staff

A 44-year-old Copper Cliff man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance after being stopped by police for travelling east in the westbound lanes on Highway 17 near Lively on Sept. 3.

While on patrol, an Ontario Provincial Police officers noticed the vehicle at about 8:30 a.m. After stopping the vehicle and speaking with its driver, a quantity of marijuana was surrendered.

The driver was arrested and, in addition to his possession charge, he also faces several traffic-related charges including driving with no insurance and operating an unsafe vehicle.
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