As part of an ongoing investigation on November 21, 2017, Bay St. George RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the community of Stephenville Crossing. A quantity of prescription pills and marihuana was seized, as well as drug paraphernalia and a small quantity of cash.
As a result, a thirty-six-year-old man from Stephenville Crossing was arrested and charged for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. He will appear in Stephenville Provincial Court February 2018.
The RCMP is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the communities we serve across Newfoundland and Labrador. If you have information about drug trafficking in your community, please contact your local RCMP. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP190 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or submit a webtip at www.nlcrimestoppers.com