**** HRP Media Release
Police charge two people following drug investigation
Police have charged two people with multiple offences in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.
At approximately 9 a.m. on October 16, investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by patrol officers, stopped a vehicle in the area of Byron Crescent and Roleika Drive in Dartmouth in relation to an ongoing drug investigation. Investigators searched the vehicle and seized a quantity of cocaine and money. A 56-year-old Dartmouth man was arrested at the scene without incident.
Investigators then conducted a search warrant at a residence on Micmac Drive in Dartmouth. Officers seized a firearm and a quantity of money. A 29-year-old Dartmouth woman was arrested at the scene without incident.
The 56-year-old man is facing one count each of:
- Possession of drugs (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of firearms contrary to an order
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm – no license/certificate
- Storage of firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations
The 29-year-old woman is facing one count each of:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm – no license/certificate
- Storage of firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations
Both were released to appear in court at a later date.
The Investigation is ongoing.
