Two men are facing multiple charges after arrests in a drug trafficking investigation.
The Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit arrested a 56-year-old man and a 54-year-old man Wednesday around noon.
The men were in a vehicle when they were arrested.
After their arrests, a search of the suspects, their vehicle and a residence on Queen Street uncovered a variety of items, including:
- 123 grams of cocaine
- One gram of crack cocaine
- $3,108 in Canadian currency
- A cellphone
- Digital scales
- Electronic money counters
- A baton and knives
- Two boxes of shotgun ammunition
Police estimated the street value of the drugs to be $12,400.
The 54-year-old was the passenger in the vehicle.
He’s been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.
He was released and will appear in provincial court on May 28.
The 56-year-old is being held in custody and will have a bail hearing in Saint John provincial court on March 30.
He’s been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.
