News release
RCMP-RNC JFO West searches Corner Brook home and seizes drugs, tobacco; man arrested
May 1, 2026
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Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
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Early this morning, RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West searched a residence in Corner Brook and seized quantities of suspected cocaine and MDMA, as well as contraband cigarettes, cash and other items consistent with drug trafficking. A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and unauthorized possession of unstamped tobacco products.
As part of an ongoing investigation, RCMP-RNC JFO West attended a home in Corner Brook on Friday, May 1 with a warrant to search the property, authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Inside the home, officers located and seized:
- Quantities of suspected cocaine and MDMA
- Cartons of unstamped cigarettes
- Cash
- Paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking activity
Jordan Andrews, 29, was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (two counts) and one count of unauthorized possession of unstamped tobacco. He was released from custody, and will appear in court at a later date.
The investigation is continuing.
JFO West targets drug trafficking and organized crime on the west coast of the province. If you are a resident on the province’s west coast and you suspect there is drug trafficking in your neighbourhood, JFO West wants to talk with you. You can remain anonymous while speaking directly with a police officer by contacting the JFO West designated drug line at (709) 637-4221.
Residents in other areas of the province are encouraged to contact their local police detachment to report illegal drug activities.