Two people are in custody following a significant drug and weapons bust in Saint John that took more than $165,000 worth of illegal drugs off the street.
According to a media release from the Saint John Police, the Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) arrested 32-year-old Kimberley Jones and 27-year-old Nicholas Barrett-Proctor on the evening of February 6, 2026.
The arrests followed a traffic stop where the pair was taken into custody for possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and for weapons offences. Investigators then executed a search warrant at their residence.
What Police Seized
The search resulted in a major seizure of drugs, cash, and a loaded weapon. Here is what police reported finding:
- 1,645 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine
- 26 grams of an unknown pink powder
- 21 pills believed to be Oxycodone
- A loaded Glock 26 fifth-generation handgun
- Several rounds of 45 caliber and 9mm ammunition
- $1,170 in Canadian currency
- Digital scales, cell phones, and contraband tobacco
Police estimate the total street value of the seized drugs is approximately $165,526.
Court Proceedings
Both Jones and Barrett-Proctor appeared in provincial court on February 7, 2026. They were remanded into custody and are scheduled for a bail hearing this afternoon.
The Integrated Enforcement Unit is a collaborative team that includes officers from the Saint John Police, Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Saint John drug bust?
Kimberley Jones, 32, and Nicholas Barrett-Proctor, 27, were arrested in connection with the drug trafficking investigation.
What was the total value of the drugs seized?
The Saint John Police estimate the approximate street value of the seized drugs to be $165,526.
Was a weapon found during the investigation?
Yes, police seized a loaded Glock 26 handgun along with ammunition for both 45 caliber and 9mm firearms.
What happens to the accused next?
Both individuals have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing.
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