(St. John’s, NL), September 27, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Drug Investigation Unit (DIU) shut down a street-level drug trafficking operation on the Northeast Avalon.

An ongoing investigation into street-level drug trafficking in St. John’s resulted in a seizure of illicit drugs on the evening of Thursday, September 23, 2022. A male and female were arrested at the time but have been released pending further investigation.

Officers have seized 173 ritalin pills, 49 dilaudid pills, 15 grams of cocaine, 7 blots of LSD, a weigh scale, and approximately $24,000.00 in cash.

These criminal networks are focused solely on profit, with total disregard for the safety of those impacted by the activity.

If you or someone you know is using illicit drugs, please ensure there is a naloxone kit close by. Please visit Naloxone Kit Distribution Sites – Health and Community Services (gov.nl.ca) to learn where to access a free naloxone kit in your community.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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File # 2022-52587

 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca