N.S. man, woman charged in interprovincial drug trafficking investigation

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By Rachel Morgan

Posted Feb 16, 2026 04:42:18 PM.

Last Updated Feb 17, 2026 11:29:20 AM.

A man and a woman from Hazel Hill, N.S., have been arrested as part of an investigation into drug trafficking between Ontario and Nova Scotia.

On Feb. 13, RCMP stopped a vehicle they believed was returning to Canso, N.S., from Ontario.

Officers safely arrested a 61-year-old female and a 60-year-old man. During a search of the vehicle, they found a quantity of shatter, psilocybin, hashish, cannabis, cash, approximately 175,000 unstamped cigarettes and 18 bottles of alcohol.

Both the man and the woman were released on conditions of a pending court appearance.

RCMP say both individuals will face charges for the illegal sale of cannabis and tobacco products.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

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