Corner Brook pair facing drug trafficking charges

    Tuesday, 21 November 2023 16:07

    By Kody Gardner

    Two individuals, 52-year-old Shannon Wyatt and 34-year-old Marlee White, both of Corner Brook, were arrested by the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West on November 17.

    The RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West have made more progress on targeting drug trafficking on the west coast of the island.

    On November 17, police arrested and charged two Corner Brook individuals, 52-year-old Shannon Wyatt and 34-year-old Marlee White after a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Corner Brook. The two occupants were arrested when officers located and seized more than three combined ounces of crack cocaine and cocaine, a quantity of cash and other items consistent with drug trafficking.

    Wyatt and White are each charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Both were released from police custody and are set to appear in court at a later date. The investigation is continuing.

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