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Teen, man arrested after drugs, weapons seized in Trenton, N.S.: New Glasgow police

The side of a New Glasgow Regional Police vehicle. (CTV Atlantic) The side of a New Glasgow Regional Police vehicle. (CTV Atlantic)
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A man and a teenager from Nova Scotia's Pictou County have been charged after police say drugs and weapons were seized from a vehicle in Trenton, N.S., on Saturday.

New Glasgow Regional Police stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Trenton Park around 10:40 p.m.

During a search of the vehicle, officers seized a rifle, stun baton, prohibited knife, drugs, alcohol and drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from police.

Following the search, the driver, 17 years old, and the passenger, a 20-year-old man, were arrested.

The driver has been charged with:

  • failure to comply with or refusal of demand
  • underage drinking
  • two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • possession of firearm in a vehicle
  • two counts of unauthorized possession of firearm or prohibited weapon
  • unsafe storage of a firearm
  • possession of a firearm knowing possession unauthorized

The passenger has been charged with:

  • illegal possession of alcohol
  • three counts of unauthorized possession of firearm or prohibited weapon
  • possession of a firearm knowing possession unauthorized
  • two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • unsafe storage of a firearm

Police say both individuals were released on strict conditions.

The driver is scheduled to appear in court at a later date, while the passenger will appear on Aug. 26.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.

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