Busted for Butts

Friday the 13th unlucky for a Hebbs Cross man who is facing charges under the Federal Excise Act and Provincial Revenue Act following a seizure of contraband cigarettes. The South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit with the assistance of the Lunenburg County RCMP searched a residence on the Mines Road, Number 2 in Hebbs Cross Friday. Police seized 1800 illegal cigarettes during the search. A 59 year old man is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court October 8th to enter pleas.

Property Damage on North Street

Two adult males are facing charges in relation to incidents of extensive property damage on North Street. The series of incidents took place along the entire length of North Street during the early morning hours of Thursday August 12th. The pair are alleged to have damaged several vehicles parked along the street as well as several properties in the same area. Damage is believed to be in excess of 5 thousand dollars. The men, residents of Middle Musquodoboit and Halifax County have been released on undertakings and will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court November 3rd.

Lost/Stolen Prescription Drugs

A warning from Queens RCMP regarding lost or stolen prescription drugs. Many of the drugs could be fatal if consumed in the wrong quantities or combinations. RCMP say the prescription drugs were lost or stolen from a patient leaving the PharmaChoice in Liverpool around 11:30 this morning. (Friday, August 13). The drugs were all contained in a white PharmaChoice bag. Anyone having any information regarding the drugs is encouraged to contact Queens RCMP at 354-5721