Following searches of two residential properties and another property in Placentia, a 32-year-old man was arrested by Placentia RCMP for drug trafficking.
Yesterday evening, RCMP officers with Placentia detachment, East District General Investigation Section, and Federal Policing – Eastern Region, attended the three locations with warrants authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The properties, including a home on Morely Drive, a home on Hartigan Street and a vessel in Placentia, were searched simultaneously.
The male resident of Placentia was arrested without incident at the Morely Drive location.
During the searches, officers located and seized a quantity of cocaine, drug paraphernalia and other items consistent with possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The man was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date to answer to a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine. The investigation is continuing.
If you have information about drug trafficking or other illegal activities in your community, please contact your local police or crime stoppers to make a report.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.