Drug Enforcement Investigation Leads to Two Arrests in Fredericton

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A recent investigation by the Fredericton Police Force’s (FPF) Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and stolen property.

On May 14, 2026, members of the FPF’s IEU and patrols executed a warrant at a Canada Street residence and arrested Jamie Tomah, 42, and a 43-year-old woman, both of Fredericton. 

Tomah is charged with the following offences:
•    S.5(2) CDSA - Possession for the purpose of trafficking Schedule I (cocaine)
•    S.5(2) CDSA – Possession for the purpose of trafficking Schedule I (methamphetamine)
•    S.145 CC - Fail to comply with Release Order
•    S.733.1(1)(a) CC - Breach of Probation
•    S.355(b)(ii) CC - Possession of proceeds obtained by crime
•    S.355(a) CC - Possession of property obtained by crime
•    S.91(1) CC - Possession of a firearm without being a holder of a license
•    S.86(1) CC - Unsafe storage of a firearm

The female faces the following charges:
•    S.733.1(1)(a) CC - Breach of Probation
•    S.355(b)(ii) CC - Possession of proceeds obtained by crime
•    S.91(1) CC - Possession of a firearm without being a holder of a license
•    S.86(1) CC - Unsafe storage of a firearm
•    S.5(2) CDSA - Possession for the purpose of trafficking Schedule I (cocaine)
•    S.5(2) CDSA – Possession for the purpose of trafficking Schedule I (methamphetamine) 

Items seized included approximately 12 grams of cocaine and 15 grams of methamphetamine, along with $3,575 in Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime. Police also seized drug trafficking materials, including cellphones and scales, as well as a .22 calibre rifle with ammunition and various spray deterrents.

Additional items recovered included a stolen motorbike and stolen tools, along with other equipment such as a 3D printer.

At the time of their arrest, both individuals had prior convictions and were out on court-imposed conditions.

Tomah was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court May 29, 2026. The female, who cannot be named as she has not yet appeared in court, was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court in July 2026.

Tomah also faces several other charges including drug, weapons and driving related offences from another investigation.

The Fredericton Police Force remains committed to disrupting illegal drug activity and reducing the harms associated with drug trafficking in our community. Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact police at 506-460-2300. Information can also be provided anonymously through NB Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

File # 26-9664

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Media contact: 
Sonya Gilks
Public Information Officer
Fredericton Police Force 
fpf.media@fredericton.ca
506-260-2777