RNC dismantles drug lab in St. John's

The RNC has dismantled a drug manufacturing and trafficking operation in St. John’s.

Back in February, the police launched an investigation into potential drug trafficking on the Northeast Avalon. On Monday, two men and two women were arrested in connection with the investigation.

Two vehicles were seized and multiple search warrants were executed including at a camping trailer on the outskirts of the city.

Police seized:

• Respirator masks

• Products at various stages of manufacturing

• Various unidentified substances in dishes/containers

• Packaging supplies

• Multiple gas storage tanks

• Colour dyes

• Vacuum sealer

The other searches resulted in the seizure of a loaded .22 calibre handgun, a loaded GSG .22 calibre semi-automatic rifle, as well as two replica handguns, and what is believed to be:

• Xyalzine

• Fentanyl

• Cocaine

• Crystal meth

• Various prescription medications

• Manufactured illicit pills

• Drug manufacturing equipment

• Money counter

• Multiple cell phones

• A large quantity of cash

This investigation is ongoing, with charges anticipated following laboratory testing.