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Eskasoni RCMP Detachment charges man with drug trafficking
Eskasoni RCMP Detachment has charged an Eskasoni man with drug trafficking after executing a search warrant.
On June 18, Eskasoni RCMP Detachment executed a search warrant at a residence on Beach Rd. in Eskasoni as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Officers safely arrested a 55-year-old man. During the search, officers seized a quantity of drugs, including, oxycodone, codeine, hydromorphone, dilaudid and cash.
Glenn Joseph Peck has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (six counts).
Peck was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Eskasoni Provincial Court on Sept. 2.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Eskasoni RCMP Detachment.
Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
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Update: East Hants District RCMP investigating possible negligence
East Hants District RCMP has charged a man with criminal negligence after a man was reported missing.
On June 11, at approximately 10:40 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a missing 81-year-old man. Officers learned the man was last seen at 3:30 p.m. when he was picked up outside a residence by a public transit service.
The man was located just before 11 p.m. in a public transit service vehicle. The man was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time and was found in medical distress; he was transported to hospital by EHS.
On June 19, East Hants District RCMP charged George Morrison, 64, of Stanley, with Causing Bodily Harm by Criminal Negligence and Failure to Provide Necessities (Section 215(2)(b)).
Morrison is scheduled to appear in Shubenacadie Provincial Court on August 25 at 9:30 a.m.
