The Saint John Police Force says a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant since January has been arrested.

Phillip Salt, 39, allegedly breached the conditions of his statutory release.

Saint John police say Salt was arrested on Thursday and remains in custody.

He is serving a sentence of two years and six months for:

  • three counts of possession of a schedule I/II substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • possession of property obtained by crime
  • failure to comply with a probation order
  • unlawfully at large