Shoppers Drug Mart Police Sting
On February 23, 2023, the New Brunswick RCMP announced the results of a month-long undercover operation targeting the sale of illicit opioids at Shoppers Drug Mart stores in the province. The sting, dubbed Project Reclaim, resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals and the seizure of approximately $150,000 worth of illegal drugs.
The investigation began in January 2023, when the RCMP received information about the sale of illegal opioids at Shoppers Drug Mart locations in New Brunswick. Undercover officers were deployed to purchase illicit drugs from these stores, and over the course of the month-long operation, they made several controlled buys of opioids, including fentanyl and oxycodone.
On February 22, 2023, the RCMP executed search warrants at five Shoppers Drug Mart stores in New Brunswick, as well as several other locations. During the raids, police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs, including:
- Approximately $150,000 worth of fentanyl and oxycodone
- $40,000 in cash
- Drug paraphernalia
Twelve individuals were arrested in connection with the sting, and they have been charged with various drug-related offences, including:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of proceeds of crime
The RCMP said that Project Reclaim was a “significant success” and that it had “disrupted the supply of illicit opioids in New Brunswick.” The force said that it would continue to work with Shoppers Drug Mart and other businesses to combat the sale of illegal drugs in the province.
In response to the sting, Shoppers Drug Mart issued a statement saying that it was “deeply concerned” about the allegations and that it was cooperating fully with the RCMP investigation. The company said that it had “zero tolerance” for the sale of illegal drugs in its stores and that it was committed to working with law enforcement to keep its customers and employees safe.
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