Wagmatcook and Baddeck RCMP conducted a search at Wagmatcook home yesterday afternoon.

At approximately 4 p.m. yesterday, RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence along Highway 105 in the community of Wagmatcook.

A search of the home resulted in the RCMP seizing over 1.5 kilograms of marijuana, digital scales, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of Canadian currency. A 43-year-old male and an 18-year-old male were arrested in the home without incident.

Both men are facing charges under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act for Possession of Marijuana over 30 grams and Possession of Marijuana for the Purpose of Trafficking. The men was released from police custody and will be appearing in Baddeck Provincial Court on November 24th, 2014. The investigation is continuing.

The RCMP is committed to enforcing drug laws to their fullest extent, however we require the assistance of the public to prevent crime in our communities. If the public has any information on this incident or information on other crimes, please contact any RCMP Detachment, local police or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by a Secure Web Tips at www.crimesstoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

RCMP-aq etawejik apoqnmasuti wjit kjikla’tmnew ‘drugsl’ wutanminu. Kisi kinua’tuates Wagmatcook RCMP-aq ta’n koqoey kejitu’n 902-295-2350 kisna Crime Stoppers-aq.

Source: Release