A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Grand Lake.
Halifax District RCMP and the Halifax District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) executed a search warrant on Wednesday evening. The search resulted in the seizure of nine firearms (some of which are restricted), 525 grams of cocaine, pepper spray, along with prohibited items and controlled substances.
As a result, a 23-year-old male faces the following charges:
- 8 counts of unsafe storage of a firearm
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10 counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
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8 counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm
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8 counts of possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
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Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition contrary to section 95 CC
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2 counts of tampering with serial number of a firearm
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10 counts of possession of a weapon obtained by commission of offence
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11 counts of possession contrary to prohibition order contrary to section 117.01(1) CC
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6 counts of possession of a forged document Contrary to section 368 CC
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Possession for purpose of trafficking – cocaine
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Possession for purpose of trafficking – marijuana
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Possession for purpose of trafficking – cannabis resin
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Possession for purpose of trafficking – lorazepam
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2 counts of assault
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Assault with a weapon
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Mischief under $5,000
The man was held in custody and will appear in Provincial Court later today.
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Source: Media Release