Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Following the search of a residence in Corner Brook that occurred on January 13, 2025, by the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West, a 45-year-old woman was arrested and is facing charges.
As a result of an ongoing investigation, at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, RCMP-RNC JFO West, along with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Corner Brook and RNC Police Dog Services, attended a home on Humber Road in Corner Brook with a warrant to search the property, authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The woman was arrested at the home.
Inside the home, officers located and seized the following items:
- Approximately 2 ounces of cocaine, which was pre-packaged for street-level sales
- Quantities of suspected opioids
- Drug paraphernalia and items consistent with drug trafficking
- A prohibited device (stun gun)
- Concealed knives
The woman was released today on a number of conditions and is set to appear in court at a later date where she will face the following charges:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
- Possession of a prohibited weapon
- Obstructing a police officer
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.