Two charged, ecstasy seized after package intercepted at mail processing plant
Posted Jan 14, 2019 05:58:02 PM.
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Two people from South Rawdon are facing several drug-related charges after a package was intercepted by Canada Border Services Agency officials at a Montreal mail processing centre.
RCMP say the package from Germany was heading to South Rawdon and contained around 1 kg of MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy.
A 51-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on Jan. 3.
Mounties say they searched a home and seized more drugs — believed to be MDMA and cocaine — drug paraphernalia, electronic devices, cash and an unsafely stored firearm with ammunition.
“Those who import drugs are trying to profit at the expense of the health and safety of Nova Scotians,” says Staff Sgt. Monica Jodrey in a news release. “By working with CBSA to prevent these drugs from getting to our streets, we are helping to protect our communities from the many dangers of illicit substance use.”
The CBSA's acting regional director for the Quebec Region, Annie Beausejour, said border officials place a high priority on detecting illicit drugs.
“Our officers use an approach based on risk assessment, intelligence and advanced technologies to target illegal shipments,” she said. “They also work closely with their national and international partners to prevent the trade of illegal drugs through international borders.”
The pair are scheduled to appear in Shubenacadie Provincial Court in March.
