Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charges man after search warrant execution
The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (VISCEU) has charged a South Alton man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
On September 3, the VISCEU, assisted by Kings District RCMP, Kings District General Investigation Section, West Hants SCEU, RCMP Police Dog Services, Kentville Police Service, and the Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia, executed a search warrant at residence in the 3900 block of Hwy. 12 in South Alton.
Officers safely arrested a man and seized a quantity of cocaine, unstamped cigarettes, ammunition, and cash.
Michael Vincent Boylan, 38, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Ammunition while Prohibited (two counts)
- Possession of Unstamped Tobacco
- Possession of Tobacco not Bearing Prescribed Markings
- Possession of Tobacco on Which Tax has not Been Paid
Boylan was released on conditions and is due in Kentville Provincial Court on November 5.
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.
Note: The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit is comprised of members of the Kings District RCMP and the Kentville Police Service.
-Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit charges man for drug trafficking
The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged an Ohio man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
On September 4, the Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at residence in the 1500 block of Hwy. 203 in Ohio.
Officers safely arrested a man and seized a quantity of cocaine, a quantity of opiates in tablet form, unstamped cigarettes and cash.
James Edward Reid, 64, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (four counts)
- Possession of Unstamped Tobacco
- Possession of Tobacco not Bearing Prescribed Markings
- Possession of Tobacco on Which Tax has not Been Paid
- Unlawful Possession of Tobacco for Sale or Distribution
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (over $5,000)
Reid was remanded into custody pending his next appearance in Yarmouth Provincial Court on September 11.
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.
