Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (VISCEU) seized loaded firearms and illicit drugs from a residence in Habitant.
On December 19, VISCEU safely arrested a man at a residence on Hwy. 221 in Habitant then searched the home as part of an ongoing investigation.
During the search, officers seized two loaded firearms; one in the vehicle and one inside the residence. Officers also seized an unloaded rifle, brass knuckles, pre-packaged cocaine, methamphetamine, and a quantity of cash.
Dawson Andrew Elliott, 25, of Habitant, has been charged with offences including:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine and methamphetamine)
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (4counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3counts)
- Careless Use of a Firearm (3 counts)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Anyone with information about illicit drugs or firearms in their community are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report a crime. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
File #: 2024-1839385
