On March 11, 2026, police in Eastport, Newfoundland, stopped a vehicle due to improper registration. During the stop, officers found contraband tobacco products and arrested the 61-year-old female driver for possession of unstamped tobacco. When the vehicle was searched, suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia were discovered, leading to a drug-related arrest. The woman was released from custody pending laboratory testing of the seized substances, with formal charges expected. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement in combatting drug trafficking and use. Cocaine remains a leading cause of overdose deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador, placing public health... [Continue Reading]