Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Prince District RCMP, with support from Summerside Police, have seized firearms, drugs, contraband cigarettes and money as part of an ongoing investigation in St. Raphael, PEI.
On October 16, 2023, Prince District RCMP, with Summerside Police, executed a search warrant at a residence on St. Raphael Road, in St Raphael, PEI. During the search police arrested six people and seized:
- 13 firearms, all long guns being rifles and shotguns,
- a taser,
- 115 grams of cocaine,
- 150 methamphetamine pills as well as a quantity of crystal methamphetamine,
- 14,600 contraband cigarettes,
- more than $8,000.00 in cash, and
- drug trafficking paraphernalia.
Most of the firearms were secured, however two were stored unsafely and charges are being considered for this. Additionally, other charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.
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 or firearm activity in their neighborhood is asked to contact the Prince District JFO Drug Unit at 902-436-9300.