During a Highway 3 patrol on March 22, Behchoko RCMP stopped a vehicle travelling northbound towards Yellowknife.
Finding grounds for a search, the RCMP discovered 217 grams of crack-cocaine, along with cash and other drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, the Mounties stated in a March 27 news release.
Kyle Mantla, 32, and Andrew Adzin, 34, both residents of Behchoko, are facing charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. They were taken into custody and are awaiting a future court date, according to the police.
RCMP urge anyone with information about drug trafficking in Behchoko to contact the Behchoko RCMP at 867-392-1111 or provide anonymous tios through Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com. And call 911 if in an emergency.