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Drug bust in Antigonish Co.

RCMP arrested four people as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Antigonish County.

On January 2nd, the Street Crime Unit searched a Lower South River home.

Investigators seized cocaine, cash, five firearms, a taser, a baton, and stolen property.

A 27-year-old man and 25-year-old woman face drug and weapons charges. They were released to appear in court on February 26th.

A 37-year-old man arrested for outstanding warrants now faces new charges including for theft under $5,000. He was held in custody and appeared in court that day.

The fourth person arrested was released without charges.

  • Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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