**** HRP Media Release
Police Arrest suspect on Warrant of Arrest, in possession of a firearm and drugs – Dartmouth
At 2:42 p.m., The Halifax Regional Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Integrated Drug Unit were searching for an adult male Wanted on a Warrant of Arrest.
Officers observed the male enter a vehicle and then conducted a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of Wentworth Street Dartmouth. Officers arrested a 29-year-old male without incident. Incidental to arrest officers located a loaded firearm and narcotics believed to be Cocaine in his possession. Officers have secured a residence in the 0-100 block of Wentworth Street Dartmouth for a Controlled Substances and Drugs Act Search Warrant. Investigators the Integrated Drug Unit are conducting the investigation, which is ongoing.
The 29-year-old male is being held for court and is facing; Firearms Related charges and Controlled Substances and Drugs Act charges.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
