Man charged, three others arrested following drug seizure

March 28, 2018
Moncton, New Brunswick

News release

A 43-year-old Moncton man has been charged and three other people have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant in Moncton, N.B.

In the morning of March 27, 2018, the Codiac RCMP Crime Reduction Unit along with members of the General Investigations Section, executed a search warrant at a home on Beechwood Avenue. Police seized quantities of what is believed to be methamphetamine, hydromorphone, dilaudid and crystal meth, as well as a restricted firearm and a crossbow. Police also recovered what is believed to be stolen property.

Dean Gautreau of Moncton appeared in court on March 27, 2018 and was charged with four counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a restricted firearm and possession of a prohibited weapon. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on March 29, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. for a bail hearing.

A 28-year-old woman from Colchester County, N.S., was released to the N.S. RCMP in connection with warrants on an unrelated matter.

A 19-year-old woman, and a 33-year-old man, all from Moncton, were released and are expected to appear in court at a later date.

The investigation is continuing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Marco Léger
Codiac Regional RCMP
506-857-2400

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