A Surrey resident, Ngu Takeawoa, who was found in possession of a pound of marijuana during a road check last year, has been fined $1,150.
According to a Clearwater RCMP report at the time, police seized a pound of marijuana bud from the Surrey man during a road check held on April 20, 2011. Several officers were involved in the check on Highways 5 and 24 in Little Fort.
An officer was checking a van being driven by the 48-year-old male when a mild odor of marijuana was noted. Other indicators also indicated that the subject was involved in illegal activity and the officer entered into an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.
The driver was arrested and a search conducted. Two half-pound bags of marijuana bud were located in the rear of the van in a canvas bag.
The charge went to trial in Clearwater provincial court on Thursday, June 21.