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A Nipigon resident is facing drug trafficking charges following two drug busts in the community.

On Tuesday provincial police officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 11-17 in Nipigon.

During the stop officers seized suspected cocaine and crack cocaine.

On Wednesday, police searched a home in the community in connection to the first search, and seized suspected crystal methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, a 49-year-old from Nipigon is facing the following charges:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Failure to comply with release order x2

The accused remains in custody with a future court date.