(St. John’s, NL), December 7, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Drug Investigation Unit (DIU) with assistance of postal inspectors with Canada Post seized a quantity of drugs during a drug trafficking investigation.

On Thursday, November 24, 2022 the RNC drug investigation unit executed multiple search warrants resulting in the seizure of 7.5 kilograms of cocaine along with $8000 in Canadian currency and other drug paraphernalia.

As a result of this investigation the RNC drug investigation unit have arrested three individuals: a 29-year-old male, a 26-year-old female and a 25-year-old female all from the Northeast Avalon. The three were arrested and released as the investigation continues.

The approximate street value of the seized cocaine is in excess of $400,000.

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 # 2022-66214

Cst. Deirdre Halliday #877
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658