Drugs, contraband tobacco and cash seized during roadside checkstop

February 28, 2019
Acadie Siding, N.B., New Brunswick

News release

One man has been arrested following the seizure of drugs, contraband tobacco and cash at a roadside checkstop in Acadie Siding, N.B.

On February 23, 2019, at approximately 9 p.m., members of the New Brunswick RCMP Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit stopped a car on Highway 126 and noticed contraband tobacco inside.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed what appears to be methamphetamine tablets and other drugs. A large quantity of Canadian money was also seized.

A 57-year-old man from Collette, N.B., was arrested and released on a promise to appear.

The man is schedule to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on June 25, 2019.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Sgt Mario Maillet
Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit
New Brunswick RCMP
506-389-5028

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