Routine traffic stop results in marijuana seizure, Eel Ground First Nation, N.B.

2010/9/2

On August 30, 2010, a Blackville RCMP officer was doing a routine traffic stop on a street in Eel Ground First Nation when he saw a marijuana plant on the doorstep of a residence. Police seized the plant after obtaining a search warrant. While they were looking for the home owner, they discovered a small marijuana grow in a residence nearby. A second search warrant was executed and police seized a few mature marijuana plants, marijuana clones and grow equipment.

A 41-year-old man was arrested and later released. The investigation is ongoing.

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Cst. Eric Anderson
Blackville Detachment
Miramichi RCMP
506-843-9400