(NORTH PERTH, ON) - On July 1, 2018, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in the Municipality of North Perth.
Shortly before 11: 30 p.m., the driver of entered the RIDE check. A strong odour was detected coming from within the vehicle while speaking with the driver, and it was suspected that the occupant was in possession of a controlled substance.
As a result, thirty-three-year old Mahad ALI YUSUF of Waterloo was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis marihuana. He was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. A quantity of cannabis marihuana was seized by police at the scene.