Investigation
RCMP Officer Charged with Drug Theft & Corruption
Date Published: 2017-02-01
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP Nova Scotia
Summary
Facts In September of 2015 SiRT was contacted by the RCMP in relation to information they received which alleged that in 2011 a member of the RCMP had stolen a 10-kg quantity of cocaine from an exhibit locker. It was suggested the drugs were scheduled to be destroyed as they were not required as evidence in a court case. It was also alleged the cocaine was provided to other persons who sold it, resulting in the member receiving substantial proceeds from the sale. It was clear the investigation required significant investigational resources. As a result, the investigation was carried out by numerous members of the RCMP from Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, under the independent oversight of the Director of SiRT. The RCMP devoted the substantial investigative resources needed to reach the conclusion of the investigation. The final investigative report was provided to the Director on November 3, 2016. During the investigation, statements were o…