Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Two men, 44-year-old Shannon Payne of Rocky Harbour and 45-year-old Stephen Goudie of Deer Lake, were arrested by Deer Lake RCMP at a traffic stop that was conducted last night. Police located and seized a quantity of cocaine, cash and contraband tobacco.
Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Deer Lake RCMP stopped a vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway near St. Jude’s. Officers observed suspected cocaine inside the vehicle, arrested both vehicle occupants, Payne and Goudie, and conducted a search.
The following items were seized:
- More than 1 kg of cocaine (approximate value of $35,000)
- 100 cartons of contraband cigarettes (approximate value of $10,000)
- A quantity of cash
- Other items consistent with possession for the purpose of drug trafficking.
Both men appear in court today, charged with the following criminal offences:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of unstamped tobacco – Excise Act, 2001.
- Possession of contraband tobacco – Revenue Administration Act
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.