Media Release
2024-04-06
Crystal Methamphetamine/Cocaine Seizure and Applicable Charges

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable fire chief, who served to protect others. His dedication to public safety shone brightly during his tenure in Halifax, then as Fire Chief for the City of Calgary president of CAFC. We send our condolences to his family & friends.

So incredibly proud of Cst. Michelle Harrison NS LETR LETR Amherst Police Dept Nova Scotia for being our 2023 LETR Award recipient at this year’s Inspired Gala Special Olympics NS Special Olympics NSGala Special Olympics Canada. Congratulations Michelle 👏

Cumberland County District RCMP is warning the public of the dangers associated with illicit drug use following two suspected overdoses this morning in Cumberland County. rcmp-grc.ca/137725

1) Police are advising citizens of a scam occurring in our region. Be suspicious if someone texts you pretending to be a loved one who has a new phone number and asks you for money to pay bills. ow.ly/RZ4r50P8vYC

Excellent work by our teams - QRU, LEU, ERT & everyone who supported - seizing a range of incredibly dangerous products and stopping further harm these could have caused. Well done. #ProudChief

Amherst Police are executing a search warrant at a residence on Croft Street. There is no anticipated risk to the public at this time.

Congrats to Sgt Kevin Girouard on receiving his Provincial 15 Year Long Service Medal.

A reminder to remove valuables from your vehicles and lock your doors. Amherst Police have been receiving an increased number of complaints concerning theft from vehicles over the past few nights.

Our officers are searching for a man along Hwy. 302, between Mines Rd. and Little Forks Rd. There’s no threat to public safety at this time. However, members of the public are advised to stay away from the area to allow officers to do their work. Updates as info available.

Update 9:40 p.m. Driving conditions throughout the province are deteriorating. We have seen debris on roadways and significant water on the roads. Please do not travel unless necessary. Stay safe everyone

Weather province wide causing severe road conditions #RCMPNS responding to numerous collisions involving hydroplaning and road obstructions such as trees on roads please be cautious

We would also like to share this important warning on behalf of the NB Department of Health. www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en…

and there’s no way to know if what a person is consuming may contain one of them.

Anyone who has information about or suspects illegal drug activity in their community should report it to the police or Crime Stoppers.

The Codiac Regional RCMP would like to remind citizens of the real dangers associated with consuming illicit drugs.

In the past 24 hours, the Codiac Regional RCMP attended 9 calls for service where someone had overdosed, on what is suspected to be fentanyl,

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: #Pictou County District RCMP is advising that roads and highways are icy/slippery. Please drive with caution, slow your roll and keep your distance. #BeWinterWise

Congratulations to the 54 police officers who were recognized for their long-standing service to their communities yesterday by Justice Minister Brad Johns. RCMP Nova Scotia CB Regional Police Amherst Police Dept Nova Scotia Bridgewater Police Service Kentville Police New Glasgow Police Stellarton Police Halifax Police NSCPA Truro Police Department

Police in the Halifax area are trying to identify a fake bail bondsman who is allegedly part of a plot to steal money from seniors. atlantic.ctvnews.ca/fake-bail-bond…

The Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has arrested a man on drug charges in #Amherst Municipality of Cumberland Amherst Police Dept Nova Scotia rcmp-grc.ca/117365

PUBLIC ALERT ISSUED: Nova Scotia RCMP asking residents to be on the lookout for missing person