Saint John police seize fentanyl after 2 men arrested in home invasion

A Saint John Police Force vehicle is seen in Saint John, N.B., on Sept. 4, 2025. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic)

The Saint John Police Force says it seized cocaine and fentanyl after arresting a man for allegedly breaking into a home last week.

Police say officers responded to a reported home invasion in the 33 block of Taylor Avenue around 12:40 a.m. on Thursday. They learned two men with weapons allegedly fled the area before police arrived.

One of the men was wearing a mask. Both suspects are believed to be known to the victims.

At 1 p.m. that day, police arrested a 28-year-old man and charged him with:

• robbery
• assault with a weapon
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• forcible confinement
• threats
• break and enter
• failure to comply with a probation order

On Saturday at 10:40 a.m., police arrested a 34-year-old man and seized roughly six ounces of fentanyl, six ounces of cocaine and Canadian currency. The street value of the drugs is estimated at $72,000.

The 34-year-old was charged with:

• robbery
• assault with a weapon
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• pointing a firearm
• threats
• forcible confinement
• break and enter
• disguise with intent
• possession of a firearm while prohibited

Both suspects were held in custody and were scheduled to have bail hearings on Monday.

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