RNC arrest man for trafficking
The RNC seized suspected cocaine and cash from a man in St. John’s.
As part of a drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), around 6 p.m. Friday (June 26), Operational Patrol Services officers arrested an 18-year-old man at Father Walsh’s Park on drug-related offences and breaching a release order. During a search of his person officers located:
- Six grams of crack cocaine
- Approximately 3.6 grams of cocaine
- $5,200 cash
The accused was charged and held in custody for the breach with further charges pending following the results of drug testing. The investigation is ongoing.
Through overt and covert proactive operations, the RNC WDEU is dedicated to the removal of illegal weapons and drugs from our communities. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.
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