A routine traffic stop in Tournai led police to uncover significant quantities of drugs hidden beneath a vehicle and detain a suspected dealer, reported the Tournai-Mons prosecutor’s office on Saturday.
The discovery was made during a roadside check last Sunday on Boulevard Lalaing in Tournai, following reports of suspicious behaviour.
Police officers stopped three individuals, and a small quantity of illegal substances was found on the ground near one of them.
A search revealed that one individual had a vehicle key and cash in his possession. A police dog later detected drugs concealed under a nearby parked car.
In total, officers seized 24.40 grams of heroin, 9.70 grams of cocaine, €170 in cash, two mobile phones, and the vehicle.
The case was handed over to an investigating judge from the Tournai-Mons prosecutor’s office. After interrogation, one of the three suspects was placed in pre-trial detention.
