The Meteghan RCMP has charged a man with a firearms offence after a search of a home in Maxwellton on June 24.
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on June 24, police executed a search warrant at a home in Maxwellton in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. Police searched the home and found a loaded handgun, numerous rifles, ammunition, drug paraphernalia and cash.
A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident and later released on conditions. He will appear in court at a later date. He has been charged with the following:
- Careless use of a Firearm – S.86(2) CC
The investigation is ongoing and assistance was provided by the Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit and Southwest Nova Traffic Services.
File # 2021-893513