Elsipogtog man arrested with weapons, crack cocaine: N.B. RCMP
The New Brunswick RCMP says a man was caught with weapons, drugs, and money during a traffic stop in Elsipogtog on Nov. 7, 2023. (RCMP)
A 50-year-old man from Elsipogtog is in custody after he was allegedly caught with weapons, drugs, and money during a traffic stop.
According to a news release from RCMP, officers stopped a vehicle for not having a rear licence plate in Elsipogtog around 1:05 p.m. on Nov. 7. The driver was known to police and he had an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court along with a suspended licence.
Police say they arrested the man and towed his vehicle. A search revealed a “significant quanity” of weapons and money along with what is believed to be crack cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and unknown pills.
The driver is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
For more New Brunswick news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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