(ST. JOHN’S, NL), July 28, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Drug Investigation Unit (DIU) have seized cocaine in Operation Rebellion.

In February of 2021, The RNC DIU, with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of Newfoundland and Labrador (RCMP-NL), initiated Operation Rebellion in response to public safety concerns related to illicit drug activity. Following the collaborative approach of specialized units within the CID, conventional investigative techniques were deployed, spanning from St. John’s to Montreal. As a result of the investigation, on July 9, 2021, members of the RNC DIU seized 5 kilograms of cocaine at St. John’s International Airport.

A 23-year-old man from St. John’s was arrested and released in connection with Operation Rebellion. Charges are pending in relation to this ongoing investigation.

The RNC DIU ask that anyone with information to assist  please 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 # 2021-7586

 

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