RCMP Alert: Major Drug and Cash Seizure in Charlottetown

Significant Joint Enforcement Team Drug Bust in Charlottetown

The Joint Enforcement Team (JET), made up of officers from multiple police agencies on Prince Edward Island, has carried out a major drug enforcement operation in Charlottetown. On Friday, June 12, 2026, officers executed a search warrant at a residence and a storage unit, seizing a very large quantity of suspected illicit drugs, cash, illegal tobacco, and several prohibited weapons.

According to the official police report, investigators recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in Canadian currency along with cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine pills, and tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes. A handgun, other prohibited weapons, ammunition, and drug-related equipment were also seized. One adult male suspect has been arrested and is now facing 19 criminal charges connected to the operation.

Official RCMP / JET Details

The search warrant in Charlottetown was carried out by the Joint Enforcement Team, a specialized unit that includes officers from Summerside Police Services, Kensington Police Services, PEI RCMP, and RCMP Eastern Region Federal Policing. During the search of the residence and storage unit, police report the following items were seized:

• Approximately $300,000 in cash
• More than 930 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 600 grams of crystal methamphetamine
• 8,650 methamphetamine pills (about 3.75 kilograms)
• 50,600 illegal cigarettes
• A .22-calibre handgun, additional prohibited weapons, and ammunition
• Various drug paraphernalia and related equipment

Police note that cocaine and methamphetamine are commonly sold in quantities as small as half a gram to one gram, meaning the amounts seized represent a substantial volume of potential street-level trafficking.

Suspect and Charges Laid

Following the execution of the search warrant, Shawn Gregory Decourcey was arrested. He is facing a total of 19 charges, including drug trafficking, firearms-related offences, and offences related to illegal tobacco. The charges reported by police are:

• Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Two counts of unsafe storage of firearms
• Five counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Five counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
• One count of possession of weapons while prohibited
• One count of possession of break-in tools
• Two counts of illegal sale of tobacco products
• One count of possession of illegal tobacco

The investigation, led by the JET Team, remains active. Supporting units on this operation included the Prince District Joint Forces Operations drug unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, the RCMP General Investigation Section, and the RCMP Major Crime Unit.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective for Prince Edward Island

From CrimeCanada.ca’s perspective, this seizure highlights the ongoing presence of organized drug activity in and around Charlottetown and the broader Prince Edward Island community. Large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine can drive addiction, property crime, and violence. Community awareness is critical: residents who notice frequent short‑stay visits at a property, unusual chemical odours, or high levels of late‑night traffic are encouraged to report concerns to local police or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

To better understand how this incident fits into broader local trends, residents can review our Charlottetown Crime Statistics & Safety Report and the wider Charlottetown area crime and safety data. CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer communities by pairing official police alerts with accessible data and practical safety information, helping residents stay informed, vigilant, and engaged in community safety efforts.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the prince-edward-island community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.