Drug bust in Kuujjuaq
January 25, 2023
On January 20, 2023, investigators from the Nunavik Police Service and the Sûreté du Québec executed a drug bust in Kuujjuaq. As part of the Integrated Nunavik Investigation team, the investigators searched a one dwelling house. This operation resulted in the seizure of more than 100 grams of cocaine and 10 grams of crack. The police confiscated also $1200 in cash device and cellphones. The suspect Matthew Baron, a former Kangiqsualujjuaq resident now living in Kuujjuaq, was arrested. Mr. Baron appeared before a Judge by telephone and remained in custody afterward. If you have any information about bootlegging or drug trafficking, you can communicate anonymously with the Nunavik Police service via tips@nunavikpolice.ca