Media Advisory - RCMP conduct major investigation into organized crime in southwestern New Brunswick, St. Stephen, N.B.
The RCMP will be holding a news conference to provide details on a major operation codenamed “Jerrican” involving organized crime activity in southwestern New Brunswick.
The RCMP J Division Customs and Excise Section South has executed search warrants at a number of residences in the St. Stephen area. Search warrants have also been executed at two residences in the City of Saint John in partnership with the Saint John City Police Force. This operation is being conducted in partnership with a number of other law enforcement agencies as well.
This operation is the culmination of an investigation, which began in September 2007, targeting illegal weapons. The police have made more than 30 arrests and seized a number of items. Multiple charges are anticipated.
The news conference will be held at the Tourist Bureau on 5 King Street in St. Stephen, N.B. at 11am on Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Source: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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