Man unwanted on reserve faces drug charge
Anthony Shane O’Blenis, 27, of Waasis, accused of possessing cocaine for trafficking purposes, possessing concealed weapon, trespassing at Welamukotuk First Nation
Members of the Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation have stated a tumultuous incident April 29 that led to charges against nine members, including the chief, was an effort to oust an alleged drug dealer from the community.
Now the complainant in that case is facing charges himself, including cocaine possession.
Anthony Shane O’Blenis, 27, of Route 655 in Waasis, appeared in Fredericton provincial court Wednesday to answer to several charges alleged to have occurred this summer.