Three men and two women have been arrested following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Esgenoopetitj, N.B.
In March 2023, members of the New Brunswick RCMP Northeast Community Crime Reduction Unit (CCRU) began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in Esgenoopetitj, N.B.
On July 26, 2023, members of the Northeast CCRU, along with assistance from the Miramichi Integrated Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Bridge Road in Esgenoopetitj, in connection with the investigation. During the search, police seized quantities of what is believed to be crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine, cocaine, Percocet pills, hydromorphone pills, psilocybin, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Police also seized two prohibited weapons, three replica firearms, an air compressed shotgun, electronics, and money.
A 26-year-old man, a 25-year-old man, a 37-year-old man, a 57-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old woman were all arrested at the scene. The five individuals were later released, and are scheduled to appear in court on December 11.
This investigation was the result of a joint effort between the Northeast District RCMP's Community Crime Reduction Unit and the Miramichi Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU). The New Brunswick IEU's are made up of members from the New Brunswick RCMP, as well as municipal police and Justice and Public Safety officers in the province. These efforts aim to improve the coordinated response to the growing concerns of drugs, firearms, and organized crime within New Brunswick.
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.