Grand Falls man arrested in drug trafficking investigation

Grand Falls, October 1, 2026 - On September 28, 2026, the Edmundston Integrated Enforcement Unit, working with the Grand Falls Police Force and the Edmundston Police Force, arrested 56-year-old Michel Leclerc of Grand Falls as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at the suspect's home in the Grand Falls rural district.

Police seized significant quantities of drugs believes to be intended for trafficking, including methamphetamine and opioids. The seized drugs have an estimated street value of more than $200,000. Officers also seized drug paraphernalia, a prohibited firearm, a large sum of cash and other items associated with drug trafficking.

Michel Leclerc appeared in Edmundston Provincial Court on September 29. He remains in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for Friday, October 2, at 9:30 a.m. at Edmundston Provincial Court. He faces multiple charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code.

Edmundston’s Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) is composed of Edmundston Police Force officers, Grand-Falls Police Force officers, members of the New Brunswick RCMP and Justice and Public Safety officers. The NBIEU units operate within nine municipal police forces across the province, strengthening the coordinated response to rising concerns about drugs, firearms, and organized crime in New Brunswick.

This operation is part of its ongoing work with the public and its law enforcement partners to keep residents safe. Anyone with information about criminal activity is encouraged to contact their local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to help secure our communities.

Let's keep working together to keep our communities safe.

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