A 42-year-old woman was arrested by Deer Lake RCMP at a traffic stop that was conducted in Deer Lake on April 28, 2025. Police located and seized a quantity of cocaine.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Deer Lake RCMP stopped a vehicle on Middle Road. Police observed suspected cocaine inside the vehicle. The woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The woman was found in possession of more than an ounce of cocaine as well as other items consistent with possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The woman is set to appear in court at a later date to face a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
The investigation is continuing.
Recent street level seizures of cocaine by RCMP NL show purity levels between 94-96%. This purity is highly toxic for human consumption and can easily result in death to the user. Cocaine is currently the leading cause of overdose deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador. Naloxone is ineffective in combatting cocaine overdose. If you suspect someone is overdosing on cocaine, immediately seek medical attention.
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.