Man charged after drug bust in Iqaluit bar

An Iqaluit man is set to appear in Nunavut Court of Justice April 8 after police seized a “quantity” of cocaine this week.

Iqaluit RCMP arrested Robert Bourgaize, 41, at the Tulugak Bar on Jan. 28. Officers allege Bourgaize was in possession of cocaine. A search of his home uncovered another stash of the white powder.

Bourgaize was charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was released from custody.

Police say the drugs have an estimated street value of $3,500.