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N.S. man charged in relation to firearm incident at Tatamagouche bar: RCMP

A RCMP vehicle is seen in Coquitlam B.C. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns, file) A RCMP vehicle is seen in Coquitlam B.C. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns, file)
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A 51-year-old man from Tatamagouche, N.S., has been charged following an incident involving a firearm at a bar earlier this month.

Colchester County District RCMP was called to a bar on July 7 after a patron allegedly presented a firearm while in the business the night before.

Through the investigation, police say they learned the firearm was not used in a threatening manner, but had been concealed and the patron allegedly made comments about potentially using it when pulling it out.

Colchester County District RCMP say they stopped a vehicle on July 8 and arrested one person related to the investigation.

A search warrant was then executed at a residence on Sliding Road in Tatamagouche. During the search, police say they seized three firearms and ammunition.

Anthony Michael Stokes has been charged with:

  • possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • carrying a concealed weapon

He appeared in Truro provincial court last Wednesday and was released on conditions pending future court appearances.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.

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