Two people have been arrested following a major drug and weapons seizure in the capital city area.
Two kilos of cocaine, over 1,000 non-pharmaceutical-grade pills, seven firearms, three high-end vehicles and approximately $200,000 in cash was seized. The total value of the seizure is approximately $750,000.
Here’s a look at what @RNC_PoliceNL seized as part of Operation RAGGED. @VOCMNEWS @590VOCM pic.twitter.com/rpnZ3sJS80
— Fred Hutton (@Fred_Hutton) October 7, 2019
Operation Ragged was launched in March following public safety concerns related to the shooting of firearms and arson offences.
RNC Superintendent Shawn O’Reilly says two men are charged and more charges are pending as a result of Operation Ragged.
Tyler Downey and Jake Long—both 24-year-old men from of St. John’s—are facing drug and weapons-related charges. Both were arrested September 18.
He says four others are expected to be charged with up to 90 charges pending—mostly related to the firearms.
Superintendent O’Reilly says the lifestyle is attractive to young people because of the near-instant wealth involved. However, it is a very dangerous lifestyle and immediately puts you on the radar of police.
The investigation continues.
