**** RCMP Media Release
Meteghan RCMP charges two people with trafficking and firearms offences
Meteghan RCMP has charged two people and seized a firearm and controlled drugs as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
On September 26 at approximately noon, officers from Meteghan RCMP general duty and Yarmouth/Clare Street Crimes Enforcement Unit (SCEU) executed a search warrant at a residence on Maza Rd. as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
During the search, officers located and seized a firearm, several bags of unstamped cigarettes, a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine and other items that support possession for the purpose of trafficking in illegal drugs. A portion of the cocaine was packaged into small bags and apparently prepared for distribution.
Two people were safely arrested at the residence.
Justin Deveau, 36, of Bangor, and Ashley Bangay, 36, of Amiraults Hills, are both charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, and
- Offences related to the Customs and Excise Act and Canada Revenue Act.
Deaveau and Bangay were released on conditions pending an upcoming court appearance at Digby Justice Centre on November 4.
Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
