RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West seized a quantity of cocaine at a recent traffic stop in Corner Brook. One man was arrested.
As part of an ongoing investigation, on March 20, 2025, JFO West, with the assistance of RCMP NL's General Investigation Section and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's Patrol Services, stopped the vehicle on Route 450, the South Shore Highway. The driver, a 45-year-old-man, was found in possession of approximately two ounces of cocaine. He was arrested and was released from custody with a future court date for a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
The investigation is continuing with further charges possible.
JFO West, which includes dedicated police officers from both the RCMP and RNC, targets drug trafficking and organized crime on the west coast of the province.
If you are a resident on the province's west coast and you suspect there is drug trafficking in your neighbourhood, JFO West wants to talk with you. You can remain anonymous while speaking directly with a police officer by contacting the JFO West designated drug line at (709) 637-4221.
Residents in other areas of the province are encouraged to contact their local police detachment to report illegal drug activities.