Thirty men and 10 women have been arrested after a major sting by Saint John City Police. The seven-week investigation, called Operation Crackdown, was aimed at street level crimes, particularly cocaine, prescription drug and marijuana dealers.
The investigation involved undercover buys and seven search warrants being authorized for a number of homes.
The investigation involved undercover buys and seven search warrants being authorized for a number of homes.
Of those arrested, 5 were under the age of 18. Eight men have been remanded in custody and the others have been released with court dates.
The investigation targeted homes in the North End and West side and seized $13,000 worth of cocaine, $220,000 worth of marijuana and $1,000 in other drugs.
Operation Crackdown wrapped up on June 15.
