A heavy foot lead to drug charges in Brighton.
On Saturday Northumberland OPP were doing radar enforcement on the 401, when they clocked an SUV driving 152 km/h in the westbound lanes.
Officials say illegal drug use was evident in the vehicle.
21 year old Andrew Jato of Belleville has been charged with possession, driving with a suspended license and stunt driving.
Five others from the GTA and Kitchener have also been charged.
The vehicle was impounded and Jato has been handed another license suspension.
The six will appear in court March 2nd in Cobourg.
The following passengers have been charged with the noted offence:
Marcus OPOKU-WARE age 22 of Toronto, ON
Shacquille WILSON age 21 of Toronto, ON
Darren CLARKE age 21 of Etobicoke, ON
Nathaniel BARTLEY age 22 of Etobicoke, ON
All are charged with Possession of a Schedule II substance – cannabis marihuana – under 30g
Andrew JATO age 21 of Belleville, ON (driver)
Is charged with Possession of a Schedule II substance – cannabis marihuana – under 30g, driving while his licence is under suspension and Stunt Driving – excessive speed.
Ahmed SAID-AHMED age 28 of Kitchener, ON (vehicle owner, passenger)
Is charged with Possession of a Schedule II substance – cannabis marihuana – under 30g and Permitting an unlicenced driver to drive motor vehicle.
