File: 26-830159
The Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) have made an arrest in a firearm investigation.
On March 24, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., IEU arrested a 51-year-old male for possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of property obtained by proceeds of crime over $5000, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, unsafe storage of a firearm, and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. The following evidence was seized by police including, but not limited to:
- 19 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl
- 5 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine
- $5,230 in Canadian currency
- A cell phone
- Digital scales
- Score Sheet
- Unused baggies
- Cutting agent
- A snub nose H & R 22 caliber revolver, loaded with 8 bullets
- 40 bullets of 22 caliber ammunition
The total approximate street value of seized drugs is $4,640.
The male, who was held in custody, appeared in provincial court today, March 25, 2026. He was remanded into custody and will appear in court tomorrow morning for a bail hearing.
The Integrated Enforcement Unit consists of police officers from the Saint John Police, Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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