A Moncton woman has been arrested and RCMP have seized a significant amount of drugs and weapons.
On Monday night, Codiac RCMP were called to a disturbance at an apartment building on Kingmere Court.
Police found drugs inside an apartment and a 21-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.
Officers later carried out a search warrant at the location and seized a significant amount of what is believed to be crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy pills, cannabis and hashish, as well as a prohibited firearm, a conducted energy weapon, drug equipment and some cash.
Emma Gilker, 21, appeared in Moncton Provincial Court via tele-remand on January 12 and was charged with:
- possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- possession of methylenedioxyamphetamine (ecstasy) for the purpose of trafficking
- possession of a prohibited firearm
- possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- unsafe storage of a firearm
- unauthorized possession of a firearm
- possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized.
She was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday (January 14) for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about 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
