Traffic stop by Deer Lake RCMP results in seizure of cocaine, cash and contraband tobacco, two men arrested
Two men, 44-year-old Shannon Payne of Rocky Harbour and 45-year-old Stephen Goudie of Deer Lake, were arrested by Deer Lake RCMP at a traffic stop that was conducted last night. Police located and seized a quantity of cocaine, cash and contraband tobacco.
Shortly before midnight on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Deer Lake RCMP stopped a vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway near St. Jude’s. Officers observed suspected cocaine inside the vehicle, arrested both vehicle occupants, Payne and Goudie, and conducted a search.
The following items were seized:
• More than 1 kg of cocaine (approximate value of $35,000)
• 100 cartons of contraband cigarettes (approximate value of $10,000)
• A quantity of cash
• Other items consistent with possession for the purpose of drug trafficking.
Both men appear in court today, charged with the following criminal offences:
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of unstamped tobacco – Excise Act, 2001.
• Possession of contraband tobacco – Revenue Administration Act
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dave Mantin