Published Oct 02, 20251 minute readRCMP Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA 34-year-old Bishops Falls man wanted by police was arrested by Springdale RCMP on Wednesday night, Oct. 1, 2025 after a traffic stop near South Brook resulted in the seizure of contraband tobacco.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentShortly after 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, a Springdale RCMP officer was patrolling near South Brook when they observed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. A traffic stop was conducted with the vehicle, which contained two occupants.Article contentArticle contentDuring the traffic stop, the officer observed contraband tobacco inside the vehicle. The tobacco was seized and both men were arrested.Article contentThe driver, a 34-year-old Goulds man, was released at the scene. He faces charges under the Excise Act and is expected to appear in Grand Falls-Windsor provincial court at a later date.Article contentThe passenger, a 34-year-old Bishops Falls man, was found to be wanted by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP on an unendorsed warrant for his arrest related to three outstanding criminal charges of theft under $5,000.Article contentThe investigation continues.Article contentArticle content
RCMP arrests wanted man after seizing contraband tobacco during traffic stop near South Brook
