Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Following an investigation conducted by Harbour Breton RCMP, 46-year-old Sheldon Cribb is charged with a number of criminal offences.
The investigation began in September, 2024. In continuing with the investigation, a search warrant, obtained under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, was obtained and vehicle associated to Cribb was searched in October, 2024. Inside the vehicle, officers located a quantity of cocaine, cash, contraband tobacco and other items consistent with drug trafficking.
On February 4, 2025, in support of evidence gained during the course of this investigation, the following charges were laid against Cribb:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of unstamped tobacco – Excise Act 2001
- Possession of contraband tobacco – Revenue Administration Act
He is set to appear in court to answer to all of these charges on February 18, 2025.
The investigation is continuing.
Harbour Breton RCMP thanks the public for continuing to report suspected drug-trafficking and other illegal activities in the community. If you have information about illegal drug activities in your community, please contact your local police or crime stoppers to make a report.
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.