Bloomfield traffic stop: 2 arrested, suspected drugs seized
Police say they found suspected cocaine, fentanyl and cash after a Bloomfield traffic stop. A Kingston man has been charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
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Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Bloomfield, N.B., where police said they found suspected cocaine, fentanyl and cash. One of them, 39-year-old Jason Bater of Kingston, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
Hampton RCMP officers were conducting a proactive check stop on Route 1 at approximately 1:30 a.m. on October 29, 2026, when a driver tried to provide false identification, according to police. The driver was arrested for obstruction.
Police said a search after the arrest turned up what they believe to be 29 grams of cocaine and 12 grams of fentanyl, along with an undisclosed amount of cash. The charge announced by police concerns methamphetamine.
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Bater appeared in Saint John Provincial Court later on October 29. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to return to court on November 26, 2026, the RCMP said.
Police said a second individual who was in the vehicle was arrested on an unrelated matter and later released.
The RCMP is asking anyone who has information about illegal drug activity, or suspects it is taking place in their neighbourhood, to contact local police. Information can also be shared anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the secure P3 Mobile App or by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimenb.ca.
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This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
