**** HRP Media Release
Police charge two people following drug investigation
Police have charged two people in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in Halifax.
On July 15, investigators in the Guns and Gangs Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of officers assigned to the Drug Unit, conducted a traffic stop on Cunard and Robbie streets in Halifax. Investigators seized a quantity of cocaine, two cell phones and a sum of money.
A 33-year-old man and a 23-year-old man were arrested at the scene without incident. Both men were scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court this morning to face charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact police at 902-490-5016. 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 via the P3 Tips App.
