Man arrested in connection with drug, tobacco seizure

July 13, 2017
Caraquet, New Brunswick

News release

A 45-year-old man from Caraquet has been arrested in connection with a seizure of illegal drugs and tobacco.

On July 12, 2017, around 7 p.m., members of the Caraquet and Tracadie detachments of the Northeast District RCMP, along with members of the Bathurst Police Force, executed a search warrant at a home on Route 145 in Caraquet. The search led to the discovery of several cartons of contraband cigarettes, a quantity of what is believed to be cocaine, as well as items related to drug trafficking.

A 45-year-old man was arrested and later released.

The investigation is continuing.

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Contact information

S/Sgt. Paul Albert
Northeast District RCMP
506-726-5222

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