New Brunswickers can feel safe in their communities, knowing that there are a number of ongoing efforts to combat crime around the province.
Government is working with policing agencies to address crime in our communities.
This year, government has invested $3 million to create a Safer Communities Program to address crime in the province.
Everyone has a role to play in keeping communities safe.
You can help make your community safer by reporting crime to the police and by looking out for your friends and neighbours.
If you know of a crime, report it – no matter how small or insignificant it seems. Your information can help police identify patterns and know what crimes are happening and where.
Reporting crimes online frees up police officers for urgent calls and to respond to non-emergency calls faster.
If it’s a matter of life or death, call 9-1-1.
If you have a crime to report or non-urgent information that could help an investigation, contact:
- your local police force
- or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online
You can make a confidential complaint about a property you believe is involved in illegal activities like selling drugs, by contacting our Safer Communities Program at 1-877-826-2122, or by email at [email protected].
Safer communities and neighborhoods (SCAN) program
Learn how you can help improve community safety by shutting down properties that are regularly used for illegal activities.
Protecting your home and neighborhood
Learn how to protect your property and belongings against crime.
Crime prevention tips
Learn how to protect yourself against crime.
2022 Operational highlights
Drugs are a serious threat in communities, both big and small, across New Brunswick. We are taking this issue seriously with our policing partners and making investments to address the problem. Efforts to disrupt the illegal drug supply in New Brunswick are ongoing. Below are operational highlights from independent and collaborative initiatives of the RCMP, police agencies, and Justice and Public Safety peace officers.
This work is having a positive impact to build safer communities.
Drug seizures
159
Weapons seized
311
Cash seized (approximately)
$808,000
Significant warrants and arrests
428
Possession, as well as sale, of illegal cigarettes and cannabis is a crime
New Brunswickers are reminded it is not just the sellers who face penalties for the importation and sale of illegal cigarettes and cannabis. Possession of unstamped cigarettes, tobacco and cannabis is also illegal.
Legal cigarettes and cannabis sold in the province must have a New Brunswick-specific stamp indicating that taxes have been paid. Tobacco products without that stamp are illegal. Anyone found in possession of unstamped tobacco products could be fined and have the products seized and their vehicle could also be seized and forfeited.
The minimum penalties for having illegal tobacco range from $300 to $2,000.
The minimum penalties for having illegal cannabis range from $300 to $5,000.
Cannabis NB and approved private retail partners are the only legal retailers to sell cannabis products in New Brunswick. You can find a list of approved private retailers here.
Residents are encouraged to report the trafficking of contraband tobacco and cannabis, or any other criminal matter, to law enforcement.
Law enforcement in the province
Peace officers in the province work in many areas and enforce the Criminal Code and pieces of provincial legislation.
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126 Millennium Drive
Quispamsis, NB
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506-847-6300