RCMP in Moose Lake have seized over 30 grams of illegal narcotics following what started out as an investigation into an assault.

Officers received a report last Saturday of an assault with a weapon in the community, and when they arrived on the scene they were told that a 20-year-old man had been sprayed with bear mace.

The victim was transported to the hospital for decontamination, while no other injuries were reported.

The Mounties located the suspect later in the day at a nearby residence, where he was arrested for assault with a weapon. During a search of the accused, the police found around 33 grams of cocaine in addition to a large sum of cash.

20-year-old Michael Campbell has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and resisting arrest. He was released, but will appear in Provincial Court early next month.