Flipping off police in an unmarked vehicle proved a bad move.
At 1:55 p.m. on Dec. 3, police in an unmarked vehicle on 20th Street NE were cut off by a man allegedly speeding in a black Volkswagen Jetta.
“The Jetta driver then showed the middle finger to officer in the unmarked police vehicle,” commented Salmon Arm RCMP Const. Andrew Hodges in a news release, adding it was unclear if the driver knew he was speeding past a police vehicle.
After stopping the Jetta, the officer, upon speaking with the driver, saw unstamped cigarettes inside the vehicle.
“The driver and two other passengers were arrested under the Excise Act,” said Hodges. “Police also located and seized 29 grams of cocaine, 13 grams of illicit cannabis, and $800 cash.”
The three men were later released from police custody, with the driver having been served a violation ticket for speeding and driving contrary to restriction.
“Salmon Arm RCMP will be sending the file to BC Prosecution for charge assessment,” said Hodges.
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