Benoit's Cove man found with cocaine, cash, and other drug items

    Monday, 10 June 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    36-year-old Matthew Batt was found in possession of cocaine, a quantity of cash and other evidence consistent with drug trafficking. 

    A Benoit’s Cove man is facing charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West stopped two vehicles at the lookout area of the Lewin Parkway in Corner Brook which resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Matthew Batt. Police came upon the two parked vehicles and recognized the occupants as being involved in illicit drug activities.  Batt was found in possession of cocaine, a quantity of cash and other evidence consistent with drug trafficking.  Three other people were released without charge. Batt was released from police custody and is set to appear in court at a later date.  

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Light rain

      High: 26°C | Low: 14°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 25°C | Low: 13°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy Rain

      High: 23°C | Low: 16°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • Trash Talk

      Trash Talk Thursday, August 6, 2026

      Lynn Howse from Western Regional Waste Management joins Lenny on Bay Fm to talk trash

    • CB Nuit 2026

      CB Nuit 2026

      CB Nuit Art Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the heart of Corner Brook on downtown's West Street!

    • NL Summer Games 2026

      Blaze's Corner, Thursday August 6, 2026

      We are just about here. The NL Summer Games Opening Ceremonies is Saturday night at the Corner Brook Civic Centre