Two people have been arrested after a traffic complaint led to the seizure of thousands of illegal cigarettes.
Saint John Police responded to a call about a vehicle stopped in the middle of Riverview Drive on the west side.
Officers found the vehicle idling in the street, with both the male driver and male passenger unconscious inside.
They also saw drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
After the two men were arrested, police searched the vehicle.
They found two cases of illegal cigarettes, totalling approximately 18,500 cigarettes.
Officers also seized approximately 12 grams of cocaine, various pills, $2,290 in Canadian currency, drug paraphernalia, a digital scale and two cellphones.
Police estimated street value of the drugs at approximately $1,200.
The 35-year-old driver was arrested for impaired driving.
Both he and the 34-year-old passenger were also arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and possession of tobacco products for the purpose of sale.
Both men were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in provincial court on Jan. 11, 2027.
