**** HRP Media Release
Police lay drug trafficking charge
Halifax Regional Police has charged a man with drug trafficking in relation to a search that occurred in Halifax earlier this week.
On July 19 at approximately 8:45 a.m., members of the Quick Response Unit conducted a search of a residence in the 2300 block of Gottingen Street in relation to an ongoing investigation. Investigators arrested a man at the residence without incident and seized a quantity of cocaine.
A 50-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date 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.
