(St. John’s, NL) July 18, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a man and a woman for drug trafficking on the Northeast Avalon.
Yesterday (July 17), the RNC Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), with the assistance of Operational Patrol Services, arrested three individuals involved in a drug transaction on Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s. A vehicle was seized at the scene in connection with the investigation.
Emma Murphy, 24, and Martin Marks, 29 were both charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.
During a subsequent search of a property in the west end of St. John’s, officers seized another vehicle, a replica handgun, and what is believed to be:
- Fentanyl
- Cocaine
- Crystal Meth
- LSD
- Methadone
- Psilocybin (Magic mushrooms)
- Contraband cigarettes
- A quantity of cash
- And numerous prescription pills
The accused were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court. The investigation is ongoing with further charges anticipated.
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 # 2025-45276
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca