As part of work to ensure safe communities for residents of the Northeast Avalon, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is establishing a new Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit.

The Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit is the result of a successful pilot project. This new unit will be led by a dedicated team of officers, focused on a proactive approach to curbing violence before it occurs.

The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is joining Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Police Chief Patrick Roche and Deputy Police Chief Stephanie Lagace to discuss the new Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit today (Thursday, October 5) at RNC Provincial Headquarters, 1 Fort Townshend, St. John’s beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Anyone who may have information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), use #SayItHere on social media, visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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“Firearm-related violence poses a threat to our communities and our province. Safety is a priority for this government, and I am pleased to see the RNC commit a team of dedicated officers to help tackle this important matter. I thank Chief Roche and his team for their work in keeping our province a safe place to live and work.”
Honourable John Hogan, KC
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General

“Illicit drug trafficking and the organized crime networks behind it can have serious impacts on our society. I want to sincerely thank our over 400 dedicated officers who put their lives at risk every day to improve public safety for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit is a proactive approach to stop gun crime and remove drugs and weapons from our communities.”
Chief Patrick Roche
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

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