A 22-year-old man from Fredericton, N.B., has been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Woodstock First Nation.
In February 2023, members of the Provincial Crime Reduction Unit began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the Woodstock area.
On February 21 at approximately 10:15 p.m., PCRU members, with assistance from members of the Western Valley Region RCMP detachment, arrested a 22-year-old man near Woodstock First Nation in connection with the investigation. Subsequent to the arrest, police searched the man and seized quantities of what is believed to be cocaine, as well as money.
The man was later released, and is scheduled to appear in Woodstock Provincial Court on April 25 at 9:30 a.m.
The Provincial Crime Reduction Unit includes police officers from the New Brunswick RCMP and Fredericton Police Force. Its efforts focus on disrupting and dismantling the trafficking of illegal drugs in our province, targeting those causing the most harm in our communities.
The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal drug activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.