**** HRP Media Release
Police lay drug trafficking charges
Police have charged a man for drug trafficking in relation to an incident in Halifax yesterday.
At approximately 10:15 a.m. officers responded to report of a disturbance in the area of the 3600 block of Joseph Howe Drive. It was reported that a man in a vehicle had been arguing with another man in the parking lot. The man in the vehicle pointed what was believed to be a firearm at the other man before driving off.
A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle in area and arrested the driver. Officers seized a quantity of cocaine and cash from the driver and the vehicle. A firearm was not located.
A 41-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court to face one count of possession 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.
