RCMP officer charged with possession of cocaine, breach of trust

Newfoundland and Labrador's police oversight agency says an RCMP officer is facing multiple charges, including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

In a press release issued Tuesday morning, Michael King, director of N.L.'sserious-incident response team, known as SIRT-NL, said Const. Michael Hannhas been charged followingthe organization's investigation into several incidentsin June.

Hann is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized use of a computerand breach of trust.His courtdate is set for April 18.

In therelease, King said his team took over the investigation after the RCMPnotified him of an allegation an officer was involved in illegal activity.

On June 27, King issued a media release saying Hannhad been arrested. The investigation has been ongoing since then.

Because thematter is now before the court, said King, SIRT-NL will make no further comment.

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