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Firearms and drugs seized in New Brunswick RCMP operation

The West District RCMP have arrested three people and seized 17 firearms and several types of drugs following a drug investigation that began in January 2021, in Wilmot, N.B. New Brunswick RCMP

New Brunswick RCMP say three people were arrested and over a dozen firearms were seized in a drug investigation that began in January.

Last Friday, at around 6 a.m., RCMP and Police Dog Services executed a search warrant at a residence on Wilmot Road in Wilmot, N.B.

Police say they seized 17 firearms, crystal meth, various ammunition, drug paraphernalia and cash.

Three individuals were arrested at the scene: a 28-year-old man and 66-year-old man from Wilmot, and a 36-year-old man from Elmwood.

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Police say the investigation is ongoing.

“The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs,” RCMP said in a release.”Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal drug activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police.”
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