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Fredericton Police seize one kilogram of cocaine, man arrested

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The Fredericton Police recently arrested a man after seizing one kilogram of cocaine during a traffic stop on the city’s North side.

Police say on March 11, 2026, members of the Fredericton Police Force stopped a car after reports of drug trafficking in the greater Fredericton area.

One kilogram of cocaine and a small amount of cash was seized, which led to an arrest.

Following the stop, the man who was arrested faces charges of possession of proceeds of crime under $5000 and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

He has since been released and awaits a future court date of May 22, 2026.

The individual may not be identified until the charges are laid in court, per the Fredericton Police Force’s release.

Fredericton Police Force drug and weapons seizure

Drug and firearm seizure in the province’s capital

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A 28-year-old man has been arrested following a recent investigation by the Fredericton Police Force’s Integrated Enforcement Unit.

On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, during a traffic stop, the driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. During the stop, officers found and seized several firearms and controlled substances.

These items include 18 grams of fentanyl, 220 grams of cocaine, two ICE/methamphetamine pills, 75 grams of psilocybin chocolate, $4,000 in Canadian currency, and multiple firearms including a hunting rifle, a semi-automatic rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, and assorted ammunition.

He has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl
  • Operating a motor vehicle while impaired
  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Psilocybin
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Various weapon possession charges

The suspect was remanded in custody pending a future court date.