A 51-year-old man from Saint-André-LeBlanc has been charged following a drug trafficking investigation in the community near Cap-Pelé.
The RCMP Provincial Crime Reduction Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in Saint-André-LeBlanc this month.
On June 15, around 3:20 p.m., members of the unit with the assistance of Shediac RCMP executed a search warrant at a home on Route 945.
During the search, police seized a .22-calibre rifle, a significant quantity of what is believed to be cocaine, money and drug trafficking-related equipment.
A 51-year-old man from Saint-André-LeBlanc was arrested at the scene without incident.
On June 16, Kevin René Leger appeared in Moncton Provincial Court via tele-remand and was charged with possession of a firearm while prohibited.
He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on June 21 at 1:30 p.m. for a bail hearing.
A 48-year-old man, a 46-year-old man and a 54-year old man were also arrested at the scene and were later released.
A 46-year-old woman was later arrested in connection with the investigation.
She was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on September 6 at 9:30 a.m.
