(St. John’s, NL) June 26, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has seized suspected cocaine and cash in a drug stop in Paradise.
As part of an intra-provincial drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), a traffic stop was initiated on St. Thomas Line last night (June 25). During a search of the vehicle and person, officers located:
- Approximately 5.5 ounces of cocaine
- Six grams of crack cocaine
- Assorted pills
- $2,100 cash
- and other drug paraphernalia
A 36-year-old female was arrested but has since been released from custody with charges pending following the results of drug testing. 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 provide anonymous information on criminal activity, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2026-40643
Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca