(St. John’s, NL) April 10, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has seized pills and illegal cigarettes in St. John’s.
As part of a drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU) with assistance from Operational Patrol Services, officers arrested two people in the Brookfield Road area shortly after 8 a.m. yesterday (April 9).
Officers located and seized from a vehicle:
- OxyContin
- Percocet
- Ritalin
- Methylphenidate
- Zopiclone
- 50 cartons (500 packages) of illicit cigarettes
- Brass Knuckles
A 35-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were arrested. The investigation is ongoing.
The RNC WDEU is dedicated to the removal of illegal weapons and drugs 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 # 2026-21518
Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca