Two arrested in Saint John drug trafficking investigation
Two people have been arrested after officers stopped a vehicle on Britain Street during a drug trafficking investigation.
The arrests happened around 2:10 p.m. on Thursday and police said a 41‑year‑old man and a 27‑year‑old woman were taken into custody without incident.
Officers seized the following items:
- 80.87 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl
- 159.1 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine
- A cellphone
- Digital scales
- $883.95 in cash
Police said the drugs have an estimated street value of about $40,333.
Both were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, according to police.
Officers said the man remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
The woman was released with a court date of August 20.
