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Happy Valley Drug Bust: Four Charged After Shots Fired
4 Feb
Summary
- Police responded to reports of shots fired, leading to a shelter-in-place order.
- Four individuals face charges related to drug trafficking and weapons.
- A police dog assisted in locating a residence where individuals were apprehended.
A swift police response to reports of gunfire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Monday night led to a shelter-in-place order for residents near Mesher and Lethbridge Streets. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, assisted by Labrador District Police Dog Services, apprehended six individuals following a search. Four people have since been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and the Cannabis Act. A 45-year-old man faces charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and selling cannabis. All four are also charged with failing to comply with a release order. The RCMP seized a firearm, cocaine, significant amounts of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and items indicative of drug trafficking. The shelter-in-place order was lifted approximately one hour after its enactment. The investigation is ongoing, with further firearms-related charges anticipated.
