(St. John’s, NL) July 4, 2025 — A search of a home in St. John’s has resulted in the seizure of firearms, drugs and cash.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s (RNC) Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU) with the assistance of the RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit and members of the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team, RNC Police Dog Services, the RNC Criminal Investigation Division, and RNC Operational Patrol Services, executed a warrant at a home in Airport Heights this week resulting in the seizure of:
- Two firearms
- Ammunition and multiple magazines
- 1.5 kilograms of cocaine
- A quantity of pills
- $100,000 cash
An arrest was made with charges pending. The investigation is ongoing.
The WDEU works to stop gun crime and remove drugs and weapons from our communities. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-10976
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658