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Police have charged a man and a woman with drug trafficking offences in relation to a search conducted earlier this week in Halifax.
On May 17 investigators in the Drug Unit of the Integrated Special Enforcement Section obtained a warrant for an address on Supreme Court in Halifax in relation to an ongoing investigation. The Drug Unit, with the assistance from members of the Emergency Response Team and West Division patrol officers, searched the residence and seized a quantity of cocaine, approximately 20 lbs. of cannabis, over $39,000 and body armour.
A 25-year-old man, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of illicit cannabis
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
A 28-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of illicit cannabis
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling
- Fail to comply with condition of a release order
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.
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