Moncton — 15-year-old youth arrested in connection with firearm offences

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 15-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with firearm and drug offences in Moncton, N.B.

On September 15, 2023, at approximately 4:28 a.m., members of the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to reports of people breaking into vehicles in the Neville Street area in Moncton. When police arrived on scene, they quickly located the group and seized a prohibited firearm, a quantity of what is believed to be methamphetamine, money and other items.

A 15-year-old youth was arrested at the scene and was later released. They are scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on February 21, 2024.

The investigation is ongoing.