(St. John’s, NL), November 29, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) seized a vehicle following a traffic stop in St. John’s last night.

On Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 11:10 pm, the RNC OPS conducted a traffic safety stop in the Thorburn Road area of St. John’s. The officer determined that the operator of the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license. In addition, the vehicle was unregistered and being operated without an insurance policy.

As a result of the traffic stop, the 43-year-old operator was issued summary offence tickets for the Highway Traffic Act infractions, and the vehicle was impounded from the scene.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to report to the RNC contact 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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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca