Tabusintac, New Brunswick – A 55-year-old man has been charged and a 25-year-old woman arrested, both from Tabusintac, N.B., following a drug trafficking investigation in the community.
In July 2022, the New Brunswick RCMP’s Provincial Crime Reduction Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Acadian Peninsula, Miramichi, Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, and greater Moncton regions. On August 24, at approximately 8 p.m., New Brunswick RCMP members arrested a 55-year-old man near Tabusintac in connection with the investigation. Later that day, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Cains Point Road in the community. A 25-year-old woman from the community was arrested at the residence. She was later released is scheduled to appear in Miramichi Provincial Court on August 29 at 9:30 a.m.
As a result of the arrests and search warrant, police seized significant quantities of what is believed to be methamphetamine pills, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, pills believed to contain fentanyl, oxycodone pills, hydromorphone pills and a number of other prescription pills. Police also seized a large quantity of money and drug trafficking paraphernalia.
On August 25, Remi Duguay appeared in Miramichi Provincial Court via tele-remand, and was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on August 29 at 9:30 a.m. for a bail hearing.
“This seizure represents a serious disruption to the illegal drug trade,” says Cpl. Hans Ouellette of the New Brunswick RCMP. “The public can help us reduce the impact that illicit drugs have in our communities by reporting suspicious or illegal activity to police.”
This investigation was the result of an operation by the Provincial Crime Reduction Unit, which includes police officers from the New Brunswick RCMP and Fredericton Police Force. Members of Northeast District RCMP and of the Miramichi Police Force assisted with the investigation. These efforts focus on disrupting and dismantling the trafficking of illegal drugs in our province, targeting those causing the most harm in our communities.
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 activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. 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.
The investigation is continuing.
New Brunswick RCMP
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