(St. John’s, NL), October 12, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) seized a vehicle following a traffic stop on Monday evening.

On Monday, October 11, 2021, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop on Trans-Canada Highway near Mount Pearl. Officers determined the vehicle was being operated without an insurance policy, vehicle ownership had not been transferred, and a false license plate was attached to the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old male of St. John’s was issued summary offense tickets for the Highway Traffic Act infractions and his vehicle was impounded.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation 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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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658