**** RCMP Media Release
Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charge two people in drug trafficking investigation
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged two people in a drug trafficking and stolen property investigation.
On February 10, 2022, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Westville, Nova Scotia. Two men were arrested for Possession of Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Hydromorphone for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Stolen Property. During a search of the vehicle, police seized cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, a digital scale and an electronic device.
While the traffic stop was occurring, police executed a search warrant at a home in Central West River, Nova Scotia. A man was located at the home and was placed under arrest for Possessing Cocaine and Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking and for Possession of Stolen Property. During the search, police located cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, an illicit Cannabis grow operation, electronic devices, illegal cigarettes, a firearm, a stolen side-by-side, a stolen utility trailer and several other stolen tools and equipment.
Police have charged a 37-year-old Guysborough County man with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (2 counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Careless Use of a Firearm, Unsafe Storage of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized.
Police have also charged a 51-year-old Pictou County man with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (2 counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Careless Use of a Firearm, Unsafe Storage of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized.
The third man was later released from custody and will not be facing charges.
Both accused have been released from custody and will appear in Pictou Provincial Court in May, 2022.
The investigation is ongoing and continues to be lead by the PICSCEU. The investigation has been assited by the Westville Police Service, Stellarton Police Service, New Glasgow Regional Police Service and the Pictou County District RCMP.
