Joshua Pescador Nguyen, 24, has denied charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession in Fredericton provincial court.
Nguyen was arrested on December 16, 2026, as part of a police raid. He is accused of possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine with the intention of trafficking them. Additionally, he faces charges for possessing an unloaded Glock handgun without a license and storing it carelessly.
The Fredericton Police Force seized various items during the search, but details about what was taken are not specified in available reports.
Nguyen appeared by telephone from the Saint John Regional Correctional Centre on Monday to elect his mode of trial and enter pleas. He will remain in custody pending his trial next year.
Background: The incident occurred six months after Nguyen's arrest. The charges against him include possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine for trafficking purposes, as well as firearms-related offenses.