Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
An investigation into a break, enter and theft lead police to seizing drugs and illegal weapons in Bayside, N.B.
On September 5, 2023, members from the St. Andrews RCMP detachment received a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence in St. Andrews, N.B. The investigation led police a residence on Route 127, in Bayside, N.B. where they located and confirmed many of the items stolen from the St. Andrews residence earlier that day.
On that same day, at approximately 3:50 p.m., members of St. George, St. Andrews, and St. Stephen RCMP detachments executed a search warrant at the residence in Bayside to recover the stolen items. During the search, police found evidence of drug trafficking and a second warrant was authorized to search the same property under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Later that evening, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police executed the second search warrant at the same residence and seized two prohibited weapons and ammunition, and quantities of what are believed to be hydromorphone, methamphetamine, cannabis, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Seven people, including a youth, were detained at the scene and released.
The investigation is ongoing.
The New Brunswick RCMP is committed to intelligence led policing, and this investigation is the latest in a series of police actions aimed at reducing property crimes in the province. The public also 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 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.