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Fredericton man charged after police seize $63,000 worth of drugs

Drugs and other items seized in Fredericton by police are pictured. (Source: Fredericton Police Force) Drugs and other items seized in Fredericton by police are pictured. (Source: Fredericton Police Force)
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A 44-year-old Fredericton man has been charged after police say they seized a large number of drugs following a drug trafficking investigation.

The Fredericton Police Force says Joseph Murphy was arrested on the city’s north side on Oct. 31.

As part of the investigation, the force says it seized a large quantity of drugs valued at approximately $63,000, including:

  • 195.31 grams of fentanyl
  • 277.31 grams of cocaine
  • 203.97 grams of methamphetamine
  • 11 tablets of hydromorphoncotin
  • 7.5mg (10 tablets) of zopiclone
  • 111 tablets of clonazepam
  • 27 tablets of methadone
  • 12 tablets of diazepam
  • 8 tablets of methylphenidate
  • drug paraphernalia
  • ammunition

Murphy has been charged with:

  • five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
  • unsafe storage of ammunition
  • possession of ammunition contrary to order

Murphy was held in custody and will appear in court at a later date.

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