Investigation by Woodstock Integrated Enforcement Unit focused on street-level drug dealers
The Woodstock Police Force announced several arrests following a several-month undercover drug-trafficking investigation in the Woodstock area.
In a release issued Aug. 9, the WPF explained the Woodstock Integrated Enforcement Unit, comprised of officers from the Woodstock Police Force, RCMP and the Department of Justice and Public Safety, conducted an undercover investigation in Woodstock, NB, focusing on street-level drug dealers in the area.
This investigation resulted in the execution of two separate search warrants on a residence and a third on a vehicle. These searches led to the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, and approximately $20,000 in Canadian currency.
The release said police arrested four individuals who are facing multiple drug-related and criminal charges. During the investigation, Woodstock IEU members located and arrested seven unrelated individuals wanted by police for other criminal offences or outstanding arrest warrants.
The Woodstock IEU was assisted in this investigation by the Saint John and Fredericton IEUs, the Woodstock Police Force Street Crime Unit and patrol officers.
The Woodstock Police Force explained that the public plays an important role in reducing, preventing, and solving crime.
It asks anyone with information about the illegal possession or trafficking of drugs in the community to contact Woodstock Police Force at 1-506-325-4601.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
