Two women from the Moncton, N.B., area and a man from Ontario, have been arrested in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in the Greater Moncton area.
In September 2022, the New Brunswick RCMP Provincial Crime Reduction Unit (PCRU) began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the Greater Moncton area.
In the early morning hours of June 1, 2023, PCRU members arrested a 41-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman in the Salisbury area, in connection with the investigation.
Later the same morning, PCRU members, with the assistance of members from the Codiac Regional RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, and RCMP Police Dog Services, executed three simultaneous search warrants at residences on Murphy Avenue in Moncton, Chianti Street in Dieppe, and a business on Route 115 in Irishtown. A 22-year-old woman was arrested during the search in Dieppe.
As a result of the arrests and searches, police seized more than eight kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, two kilograms of what is believed to be fentanyl, significant quantities of Shady 8 pills, drug trafficking paraphernalia, electronics, and money.
The two women were later released from custody, and are both scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on August 9 at 9:30 a.m.
On June 2, Jason Mackenzie appeared in Moncton Provincial Court by way of tele-remand and was charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
On June 6, he returned to court and was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and trafficking benzimidazole.
He was remanded into custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for June 13 at 1:30 p.m.
The Provincial Crime Reduction Unit includes police officers from the New Brunswick RCMP. Its 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.