On Wednesday December 13, 2017, members of Prince District Joint Force Operation Unit, Summerside Police Services, and RCMP Police Dog Service recovered a firearm from a vehicle at 802 Water Street in Summerside. As a result, police arrested 32 year-old woman and a 32 year-old man.
Later in the day police executed a search warrant inside a residence stemming from the same event. During the search police seized methamphetamine, prescription medications, cannabis, illegal drug paraphernalia, contraband cigarettes and money. The pair will appear in Summerside court at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the East Prince District RCMP at 902-436-9300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The Prince District Joint Force Operation Unit is comprised of members of the RCMP, Summerside Police Service, and Kensington Police.