Fraudulent documents seized in Barrhaven traffic stop
Posted Sep 19, 2025 11:23:04 AM.
Last Updated Sep 19, 2025 02:38:04 PM.
Two men have been charged with a number of fraud and drug-related charges following a traffic stop on Sept. 11.
Members of the South Neighbourhood Resource Team and the Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Barrhaven area in the late morning.
Police say officers detected the odour of cannabis and proceeded to conduct a search of the vehicle.
Police seized a quantity of cannabis, but also found counterfeit passports, numerous bank and credit cards, banking documents — including fraudulent documents — and a point-of-sale machine.
Two men are now facing a slew of charges.
The Financial Crimes Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5292, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
