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A man faces a drug-related charge as a result of a search yesterday in Dartmouth.
At 3:30 p.m., officers assigned to the HRP/RCMP Integrated Guns and Gangs Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Waverley Road. Officers seized a quantity of marijuana, packaging, drug paraphernalia and cash.
A 30-year-old Dartmouth man was arrested at the scene without incident. He faces a charge of trafficking marijuana. He was released from custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on August 20.
Drug activity often involves violence that puts innocent citizens at risk and is detrimental to the overall safety of our communities. 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.