Correction: The ages of the two men were inaccurate in a previous version of this news release. We apologize for the error.
The New Brunswick RCMP has arrested two men, and seized a quantity of drugs believed to be cocaine, a firearm, ammunition, and a significant sum of Canadian currency, as part of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs.
On March 19, 2021, around 11:15 a.m., police arrested two men in the parking lot of a commercial area on Consumers Drive in Saint John during an ongoing police operation. They are a 33-year-old man from Long Point and a 37-year-old man from Saint John. A search of the two men and the vehicle they were in resulted in the seizure of drugs believed to be cocaine, as well as a large sum of money.
A search warrant was subsequently executed at a residence on Kiersteadville Road in Long Point on the Kingston Peninsula, where a firearm, ammunition, additional money, and a quantity of an unknown substance were seized.
Both men were later released on documents to appear in Saint John Provincial Court on August 18, 2021.
The Saint John Police Force provided assistance following the arrests, and the Southeast District RCMP assisted in the search.
The investigation was conducted as part of a coordinated law enforcement approach that involves resources from the New Brunswick RCMP, as well as the Woodstock Police Force and Fredericton Police Force. These efforts focus on disrupting and dismantling the trafficking of illegal drugs in our province, targeting those causing the most harm in our communities.
The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal drug activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.