Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A 55-year-old man from Moncton, N.B., has been charged following a drug trafficking investigation in the community.
In August 2023, the Codiac Regional RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) and the New Brunswick Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the Moncton area.
On October 24, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., members of the Codiac CRU and the NB IEU executed a search warrant at a residence on Elmwood Drive in Moncton in connection with the investigation. During the search, police seized quantities of what is believed to be cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia and money. A 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and was found to be in violation of conditions set out by the court in relation to an unrelated file.
On October 25, Rhéal Cormier appeared in Moncton Provincial Court, and was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine. He was remanded into custody.
This investigation was the result of a joint effort between the Codiac Regional RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit and the New Brunswick Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU). The New Brunswick IEU is 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.