(St. John’s, NL) January 22, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has seized a large amount of cocaine and cash in a drug stop in Conception Bay South.

As part of an intra-provincial drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), a traffic stop was initiated on the Foxtrap Access Road on Monday evening (Jan. 20). Officers located 12 kilograms of cocaine which translates to a one million dollar street value seizure.

A 36-year-old man was arrested. He has since been released from custody with charges pending. 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 # 2025-4561

 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658