The Saskatoon Police Service says an effort to pull over a suspicious vehicle early Sunday morning resulted in the driver fleeing at a high rate of speed. This was at 1:40 a.m. Sunday at 27th Street West and Avenue L North.

The driver of the vehicle parked at Confederation Drive and 33rd Street West and two occupants were observed getting out. The passenger was arrested without incident, but the driver fled on foot. A canine track led officers to the 3200 block of 33rd Street West where the suspect was found trying to hide in between houses. Police with assistance from the Canine Unit, he was taken into custody.

The vehicle was found to have an unmatched licence plate and a small amount of cocaine inside. In a news release police say they also located a discarded bag believed to belong to the suspect during the foot pursuit. Inside, officers located cocaine, cash and bear spray.

The two 19-year-old men were both found to have outstanding warrants. The driver is not only facing various weapons charges but is also charged with Possession of Cocaine, Dangerous Driving and Evade Police.