Hydromorphone, cash seized after traffic stop

Police have charged a man for drug trafficking following an arrest yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 5 p.m. investigators from the Drug Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Central Division Patrol members, stopped a vehicle in the 6700 block of Bayers Road in relation to an investigation. Officers arrested the driver and a passenger and seized a quantity of hydromorphone pills and cash.

A 26-year-old- Bridgewater man has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face the charges. The passenger was released without charges.

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Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call police or send an anonymous tip 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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