File: 26-2860047
The Saint John Police Force has arrested two men after responding to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway on Riverview Drive in Saint John, with the driver appearing to be asleep.
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers responded to the area of Riverview Drive to check on a vehicle that was running but stopped in the middle of the road. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed that both the male driver and male passenger were unconscious. Drug paraphernalia was also visible inside the vehicle. Both individuals were arrested without incident.
Following the arrests, police conducted searches of the vehicle and the individuals. The following evidence was seized by police including:
- A digital scale
- Two cases of illegal cigarettes, totaling approximately 18,500 cigarettes
- Drug paraphernalia
- $2,290 in Canadian currency
- Two cell phones
- Various pills
- Approximately 12 grams of a substance believed to be crack cocaine/cocaine
The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $1,200.
The 35-year-old driver was arrested for impaired driving, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and possession of tobacco products for the purpose of sale. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 11, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
The 34-year-old passenger was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and possession of tobacco products for the purpose of sale. He was also released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 11, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
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