A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a convicted drug trafficker accused of violating the conditions of his statutory.

Timothy Mason had been residing in the community, according to a news release from the Saint John Police Force.

The 45-year-old is serving a sentence of more than 25 months on several charges, including:

• Six counts of possessing a Schedule I/II substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Two counts of assault-intentional use of force
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Failure to attend court
• Failure to comply with a probation order
• Escape or being at large without excuse

Police are warning the public to not approach Mason if they see him.

If you have information, contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.