Items seized by RNC (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary)
A 23-year-old St. John’s man is facing numerous drug and contraband charges as the result of a three-month investigation that culminated with the arrest of three men at a service station in Mount Pearl yesterday.
Cash, weapons and suspected cocaine seized in 3 month RNC investigation (RNC)
Members of the RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit, with the help of the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team contained and cleared a home and two vehicles in St. John’s and two storage lockers in Mount Pearl late yesterday afternoon.
Pills seized in 3 month RNC investigation (RNC)
The investigation resulted in the seizure of more than 12,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes valued at over $1 million, 8.5 kilos of suspected cocaine, 23 kilograms of hash, 12 kilograms of suspected ecstasy and MDMA, and 184 pounds of cannabis.
A number of other items were seized including a revolver and more than $17,000 in cash.
Items seized include:
 12,100 cartons of contraband cigarettes with a street value of over $1 million
 8.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine
 23 kilograms of hash
 12 kilograms of illicit pills believed to be ecstasy and MDMA
 Vapes and gummies
 184 lbs of cannabis
 A revolver
 Ammunition
 Brass knuckles
 $17,290 cash
 And other drug paraphernalia
Rylie Nightingale is charged with careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, trafficking and various weapons-related offences.
The charges against Rylie Nightingale include:
 Careless use of firearm
 Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
 Two counts of unauthorized possession of a restricted or prohibited weapon
 Trafficking of controlled substances
 Possession for the purpose of trafficking
 Unsafe storage of a firearm
 Two counts of possession of a weapon knowing its unauthorized
 Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
 Possession of a weapon obtained by commission of offence
The two other men arrested yesterday were released with charges pending.
The investigation continues.