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A man faces a charge after a drug search in yesterday in Bedford.
At 11:15 a.m., officers assigned to the HRP/RCMP Integrated Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Mill Court. Officers seized a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A man was arrested at the scene without incident.
A 26-year-old Bedford man is charged with one count of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. He was released from custody and will appear in Halifax Provincial Court on December 17, 2013.
Drug activity often involves violence that puts innocent citizens at risk and is detrimental to the overall safety of our communities. The HRP/RCMP Integrated Drug Unit investigates complaints and targets people involved in the purchase and sale of drugs. Citizens are encouraged to report drug activity to police at 490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.