(ST. JOHN’S, NL), October 7, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of Operational Patrol Services Division, has made arrests and seizures in connection with Operation Ragged.
In March of 2019, The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) initiated Operation Ragged in response to public safety concerns related to the discharging of weapons and arson offences in our community. Following the collaborative approach of specialized units within the CID, conventional investigative techniques were deployed, and on September 18th, 2019, members of the CID and OPS executed six Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) searches of residences, plus several vehicles on the Avalon.
Two kilograms of cocaine, over 1000 non pharmaceutical-grade pills, three high-end vehicles, seven firearms, and approximately $200,000.00 in Canadian currency was seized. Additionally, bullet proof vests, masks, brass knuckles, a taser, a machete, money counters and a vehicle GPS tracker were seized in connection with the CDSA searches. The total value of the seizures is believed to be approximately $750,000.00.
As a result of this investigation, two men have been arrested and charged with Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and weapons related Criminal Code offences:
– Tyler Downey, age 24, resident of St. John’s
– Jake Long, age 24, resident of St. John’s
There have been arrests of other persons who were released pending further investigation. The investigation remains ongoing, with CDSA and Criminal Code charges pending.
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Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658