Codiac RCMP arrest five "John's", Moncton, N.B.

2010/8/19

On August 18, 2010 Codiac Regional RCMP Street Crime Unit underwent a prostitution operation in the St George Street area in Moncton. Five men were arrested for committing prostitution related offences. The arrests were made on Dufferin, and Highfield Streets in Moncton. Four of the men are from Moncton and one is from Sackville and they are between the ages of 47 and 78. The 47-year-old man from Moncton is also facing a charge of possession of a prohibited weapon as upon his arrest he was in possession of bear spray.

These arrests are part of an on-going effort by Codiac Regional RCMP to curb sex trade activities in our community. The Codiac Regional RCMP’s primary objective is to ensure safe homes and safe communities for all citizens. If you have information on prostitution related activities, please leave a detailed message on the Codiac Regional RCMP Prostitution Tip Line at 388-7511. With your information we can solve crimes.

All five men are scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court at 9:30 am on September 27, 2010 to answer to charges.

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Cst. Chantal Farrah
Media Relations Officer
Codiac Regional RCMP
(506) 857-2494