Thompson RCMP have seized nearly a kilogram of cocaine in Thompson.

On May 31, officers stopped a vehicle driving on Mystery Lake Road in the city and found 875 grams of powered cocaine, RCMP said.

The cocaine has an estimated street value of $100,000.

Sunil Ravindra Patel, 32, is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.

Patel was set to appear in Thompson Court June 4.