(St. John’s, NL), July 19, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest in relation to a weapons offence in the downtown area of St. John’s this week.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, shortly before 11:00 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to the area of Livingstone Street in St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that suspicious activity was ongoing inside of a tent, which had been erected on public space in the area. On arrival, patrol officers located the tent and proceeded to investigate in connection with the report.

As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. The accused was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court on a later date. The investigation remains active.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca