(ST. JOHN’S, NL), December 17, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Drug Investigation Unit in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have made an arrest in connection with Operation Riptide.

On Wednesday evening, December 2, 2020, officers with the RNC Drug Investigative Unit and the RCMP attended St. John’s International Airport and seized 13.7 kilograms of cocaine, as well as 4500 blots of acid.

As a result of a continued investigation in to the event, investigators with the RNC Drug Investigation Unit have arrested and charged 27-year-old Michael RUMSBY from British Columbia. The accused has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking in connection with cocaine and Lysergic Acid Diethylamine (LSD). The accused has been released to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

Many illegal drugs get cut with different substances by drug traffickers, including fentanyl.  Plan and prepare for opioid overdose by carrying a Naloxone kit. To find your nearest naloxone kit call 811.

Investigators request that anyone with information, which may assist the investigation, contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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RNC File 2020-22559

 

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658