Meteghan RCMP seizes cocaine and weapons, charges man
The Meteghan RCMP Detachment has charged a man with drug trafficking and weapons offences after executing a search warrant in Meteghan.
On October 31, the Meteghan RCMP, assisted by General Investigation Sections in Meteghan and Digby, executed a search warrant at a home on Hwy. 1 as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers safely arrested a man and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocin, cannabis in various forms, unstamped tobacco, and knives.
Cody Michael LeBlanc, 37, of Meteghan has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine and psilocin) (one count each)
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon when Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Selling, etc., of Tobacco Products and Raw Leaf Tobacco
LeBlanc is also facing multiple charges under the Excise Act, Revenue Act and Cannabis Act. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on January 26.
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.
- TrafficDigby RCMP arrest a man for impaired operation after vehicle hits house
Digby RCMP is investigating after a vehicle left the road and hit a house.
On November 3 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Digby RCMP officers attended a report of a vehicle that hit a parked car and a house on Carleton St. When officers arrived, they learned that the driver had attempted to leave on foot and was stopped by neighbours who witnessed the crash.
There were no injuries reported by the driver and lone occupant of the car or people inside the house.
The driver, a 22-year-old man from Southville, Digby County, was showing signs of impairment. Officers arrested the driver and issued a breath demand as part of the impaired driving investigation. He was transported to the Digby RCMP Detachment and later released pending an upcoming court appearance. He will face charges of Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Refusal to Comply with Demand.
Road safety is a shared responsibility. If you suspect an impaired driver, it's an emergency - call 911.
