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A man and woman from St. John’s were arrested Thursday after police seized drugs and weapons from a home.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEUNL), an integrated investigative unit consisting of members from both the RCMP and the RNC, were involved in the investigation.

A 45-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were arrested and are expected to be charged with possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, in relation to a large quantity of drugs found in the home.

Seized at the residence were:

• 628 prescription pills, including of Ritalin, Zopiclone, Oxycodone and Percocets; • 10 Fentanyl patches; • Small quantity of marijuana; and • $10,000 cash.

Also found were numerous weapons, including:

• Brass knuckles; • Crossbows; • Three bottles of bear spray; • Numerous knives; • Baseball bats; • Metal bars; and • A black replica handgun pellet gun. Both suspects were released to appear in court at a later date.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Drugs and weapons that were found in a St. John’s home in a recent investigation by the RCMP/Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Combined Special Forces Enforcement Unit.