$200,000 worth of drugs found in wooded area of West Branch, N.B.

Police say 40,000 pills were found in the West Branch, N.B., area on March 2, 2025. (RCMP)

The New Brunswick RCMP is asking for the public’s help after a significant amount of drugs were found in the West Branch area over the weekend.

Members with the Richibucto RCMP were conducting an unrelated search in a wooded area near West Branch Road on Sunday.

During their search, officers found 40,000 pills weighing almost 40 pounds. They believe the pills are methamphetamines.

Police estimate the value of the drugs to be up to $200,000.

The RCMP is looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area in recent months.

They say their investigation is ongoing.

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