Police have revealed details of a massive drug bust in St. John’s, spanning several provinces. Superintendent Tom Warren addressed media this morning.
The RNC seized about $6-million worth of illicit drugs including cocaine, cannabis, shatter, MDMA, LSD, mushroom, hash, and edibles.
In addition, they seized $182,000 in cash and a “pill press,” the first of its kind in the province. It can produce up to 20,000 pills in an hour.
The RNC also seized six guns, ammunition, brass knuckles, body armour, and two vehicles. About 700 lbs of cannabis was spread across four tables.
Here at the RNC where police are discussing Operation: Rihno.
It was initiated in September 2019 in response to concerns of illicit drug activity. @VOCMNEWS #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/rJN3HTPxrt
— Ben Murphy (@VOCMBen) July 23, 2020
Three people have been arrested and released. The investigation continues, and charges are pending.
The bust happened on June 30 with numerous houses and vehicles being searched. Superintendent Warren says there is no evidence to connect the bust with an incident on Campbell Avenue.
