Two arrested in drug trafficking investigation (update)
Posted Dec 23, 2020 06:24:00 PM.
Two people from Dartmouth have been arrested in a drug trafficking investigation throughout the Annapolis Valley launched by the Windsor District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit in September.
Mounties say officers tried to arrest a 44-year-old man as he returned to his vehicle at around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, which was parked in a lot off of Damascus Rd. in Bedford.
The suspect was able to run off but was soon taken into custody.
Police also arrested a 37-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, then searched a Dartmouth home and two vehicles.
RCMP say they seized a “significant quantity” of cocaine, crack cocaine, cash and a replica firearm.
Andrew Curt Wint has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
- Production of a schedule 1 substance
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Obstructing a peace officer
- Operation of a conveyance while prohibited
He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on December 23.
Sarah Michelle Barnett has been charged with the following:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution
She's been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on March 3.
RCMP say their investigation continues.
