Traffic stop leads to arrests
On July 18 at approximately 8:30 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop near the Angus MacDonald Bridge.
During the stop police observed a quantity of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and a sum money located in a vehicle. The vehicle’s three occupants were arrested without incident.
The driver was charged with:
- Operation of a conveyance while prohibited
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
One passenger was charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Theft under $5000 x 2
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 2
The other passenger was charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
They will appear in court at a later date.
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Police investigate collision involving scooter
Police are investigating a collision that occurred in Halifax last night.
At approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving a motor vehicle and a scooter at the intersection of Quinpool Road and Robie Street.
The driver of the scooter was taken to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries.
Members of the Collision Reconstruction Unit as well as Forensic Identification Section attended the scene to assist with the investigation, which is ongoing.
