Seven people charged following kidnapping, assault in Tobique First Nation: N.B. RCMP
RCMP say seven people have been arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Tobique First Nation, N.B.
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Seven people charged following kidnapping, assault in Tobique First Nation: N.B. RCMP
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