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Two charged with drug and firearm offences after search warrant: N.S. RCMP

The items seized by police after the search warrant on Casa Loma Drive in New Minas, N.S. (Courtesy: Kings District RCMP) The items seized by police after the search warrant on Casa Loma Drive in New Minas, N.S. (Courtesy: Kings District RCMP)
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Police have charged a man and woman with firearm and drug offences after searching a property in New Minas. N.S..

In a Wednesday news release, police say members of the Valley integrated street crime enforcement unit executed a search warrant on a property on Castle Loma Drive on Friday.

Police say they safely arrested a man and woman before searching the property.

As a result of the search, police found and seized what they believe to be:

  •  cocaine
  •  methamphetamine
  •  psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
  •  benzodiazepines
  •  a Taser
  •  a multiple edged weapon
  •  an airsoft rifle
  •  some cash

According to the release, the man and woman were remanded into custody and appeared in Kentville provincial court on Monday.

The male suspect, 34-year-old Justin Dakota Wheaton of New Minas, was charged with:

  •  five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
  •  two counts of possession of a restricted weapon
  •  unauthorized possession of a firearm
  •  possession of property obtained by crime

The female suspect, 38-year-old Gillian Leigh Anderson of New Minas was charged with:

  •  five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
  •  possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Both suspects are scheduled to return to Kentville provincial court on Tuesday.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.

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