**** RCMP Media Release
Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrest two people in relation to drug and weapon offences
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has arrested two people in relation to drugs and weapons seized at a home in River John.
On February 29, 2024, the Pictou County Integrated SCEU, with assistance from the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the RCMP Crisis Negotiation Team, the RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit, the RCMP Police Dog Services, the Stellarton Police Service and the Westville Police Service, executed a search warrant at a home on Sergeant Ln.
At the residence, police safely arrested a 53-year-old River John man and a 60-year-old Barrachois man. During a search of the home, officers located and seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, psilocybin, baggies, body armour plates, firearms and ammunition.
Multiple charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act are anticipated, along with Contravention of Storage Regulations (two counts), Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts), Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (two counts), Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.
Both men were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on June 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
The investigation remains ongoing.
