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NB RCMP Make Largest Meth Seizure In Province’s History

Saint John, NB, Canada / 97.3 The Wave
Tara Clow
Jan 7, 2022 | 6:13 AM
NB RCMP Make Largest Meth Seizure In Province's History


A seizure of crystal methamphetamine in the Moncton and Pine Glen area is believed to be the largest in New Brunswick’s history.

RCMP launched an investigation in November last year.

Close to 20 kilograms of meth, along with police also seized methamphetamine pills, hydromorphone pills, other various pills, a significant amount of Canadian currency, two prohibited weapons and drug-trafficking paraphernalia. All were found in three different locations on January 5th.

“We believe this crystal methamphetamine seizure to be the largest one in the province to date,” says Staff Sergeant Jeff Johnston with the Provincial Crime Reduction Unit. “This is a significant quantity of harmful drugs that are now off the streets and out of the hands of vulnerable New Brunswickers.”

Three people from Moncton were arrested at the scene.

Twenty-four-year-old Courtney Kenny appeared in Moncton Provincial Court by way of tele-remand on January 5 and was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. She was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 7.

A 41-year-old woman and 37-year-old man were later released on conditions. They are scheduled to appear in court on March 22.

The investigation was conducted by the Provincial Crime Reduction Unit, which includes police officers from the New Brunswick RCMP and Fredericton Police Force. Members of the Codiac Crime Reduction Unit, Codiac Regional Police and RCMP Police Dog Services assisted with the searches.