(St. John’s, NL) December 4, 2025 — A police investigation led to the search of two residences, resulting in an arrest and the seizure of firearms, explosive materials and a prohibited weapon.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s (RNC) Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), with the assistance of the RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit, the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the National Weapons Enforcement and Support Team (NWEST), RNC Police Dog Services, the RNC Criminal Investigation Division, RNC Operational Patrol Services, RNC and RCMP traffic units, RCMP and RNC Explosives Disposal Units, searched two homes on Tuesday (Dec. 2) and Wednesday (Dec. 3) in Southlands and St. Vincent’s. The two searches resulted in the seizure of:

• Multiple Firearms
• Ammunition and magazines
• A prohibited weapon

Nathan Fleming, 31, was arrested on scene and appeared in court yesterday (Dec. 3), for charges of Trafficking Weapons, Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking, Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, with further 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.

-30-

 

 See attached photos.

 File # 2025-77829

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