RCMP executes search warrant on Bunyan’s Cove residence and locates firearm and drugs, one man in custody

February 25, 2022
Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

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A shot gun, pills and drug paraphernalia were seized from a Bunyan's Cove residence by Clarenville RCMP on February 24, 2022.

Twenty-three-year-old Joshua Penney, who was recently released from incarceration with a lifetime firearms prohibition, was taken into custody by Clarenville RCMP on February 24, 2022, after officers searched his home and located a firearm and drugs.

Yesterday, RCMP officers from Clarenville detachment and the East District General Investigation Section (GIS) entered the Bunyan's Cove home with a warrant to search. Officers located a shot gun, quantities of prescription medications and pills, as well as drug paraphernalia and items consistent with drug trafficking.

Penney was arrested and attends court today. He is charged with the following offences:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  • Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm

The investigation is continuing and drug trafficking charges are pending.

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Contact information

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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