Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Kings District RCMP has seized cannabis, psilocybin and tobacco items at a cannabis storefront and arrested a man as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
On December 18, officers attended a cannabis storefront on Sweetgrass Rd. and safely arrested a 34-year-old man of Glooscap First Nation before executing a search warrant as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
During the search, investigators seized thousands of grams of unregulated cannabis in various forms, psilocybin in various forms, including edibles and pills, thousands of illegal cigarettes, a quantity of cash, cellular devices and other drug paraphernalia.
The man was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on February 25 to face charges related to possessing and selling cannabis under the Cannabis Act as well as the possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The Nova Scotia RCMP reminds residents that the only legal and guaranteed safe way to purchase cannabis in the province is at licensed locations. 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.
File #: 2024-1811036