Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013 03:30 PM EDT
EDMONTON — Cops say they discovered $88,000 worth of cocaine after stopping a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly texting, driving erratically and smoking pot behind the wheel.
Police say a member of its Specialized Traffic Apprehension Team noticed a driver in a car who was texting.
The cop pulled him over Tuesday shortly before 8 p.m. and noticed a strong odour of marijuana when he approached the car, according to a police release.
A search of the car resulted in a seizure of 1,095 grams of cocaine that has a street value of $88,000 and eight grams of marijuana.
The cop also seized roughly $1,400 in cash.
The teen, who cannot be identified, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession, two breaches, and possessing a government document.
He was also issued a $172 ticket for distracted driving.