(St. John’s, NL) January 21, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man with trafficking following a drug seizure in St. John’s.

The Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit, the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, and Operational Patrol Services, executed a search warrant at a home on Canada Drive yesterday.

Thirty nine-year-old Chris Oake was found to be in possession of a quantity of drugs that appear to be cocaine and Percocet pills, but further laboratory testing by Health Canada is required. He was held in custody and will appear in court today on two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and breaches of a court order.

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 www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2026-1243

 

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658