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RCMP make arrest after a dozen firearms seized in N.B. community

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New Brunswick RCMP say they have seized over a dozen firearms in an investigation that followed a drug bust in Haut-Aboujagane.

Police say they executed a search warrant in a firearms investigation just before 1 p.m. last Thursday at a location on Aboujagane Road.

Read more: RCMP arrest 5 people in what could be ‘largest seizure of fentanyl’ in N.B.

Officers say they seized eight restricted handguns, four rifles, a shotgun, and several boxes of ammunition.

The New Brunswick RCMP has seized several firearms in Haut-Aboujagane.
The New Brunswick RCMP has seized several firearms in Haut-Aboujagane. New Brunswick RCMP

A 57-year-old man from the community was arrested and later released on conditions.

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RCMP did not name the man, but said he is set to appear in court on Jan. 13, 2023.

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Last week, RCMP said it carried out what may be the “largest seizure of fentanyl in the province’s history” in the same community, Haute-Aboujagane. Police said in a release five people were arrested, and “significant quantities” of weapons and drugs were seized.

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Police did not say whether the recent firearms investigation was connected with the drug bust.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

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