Saint John police seize $161K-worth of drugs in trafficking investigation

The Saint John Police Force says it has seized drugs with a street value of more than £161,000 after a 10-week investigation. According to a police news release, officers arrested a 27-year-old woman, a 52-year-old man, and a 44-year-old woman at a Sandy Point Road residence for a total of more tan 40 drug trafficking, firearm, and weapon offences on Thursday. Police say they seizes several substances believed to be:

  • cocaine
  • fentanyl
  • methamphetamine
  • hydromorphone
  • cocaine/crack

Police say the total street value of the drugs seized is approximately £161,282.

Police also seized:

  • £8,154.20 in Canadian currency
  • 22 caliber handgun
  • digital scales
  • 22 caliber rifle
  • cell phones

The three accused (who were not identified in the release) were scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

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References

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