Traffic stop leads to police arresting three people

A file photo of a Halifax Regional Police vehicle. (CityNews file photo)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Jul 21, 2026 10:40:28 AM.

Last Updated Jul 21, 2026 12:57:30 PM.

Around 8:30 a.m. Halifax police stopped a vehicle, which led to the three people inside being arrested.

It happened on July 18 near the Macdonald bridge. Officers said that when the vehicle was stopped, they saw a quantity of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and a sum of money.

The three people inside were arrested without any incidents.

The driver was charged with operation of a conveyance while prohibited and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

One passenger is facing charges of

Possession for the purpose of trafficking
Theft under $5000(two counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (two counts)

The third person was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

All three are expected to be in court at a later date.

Halifax Regional Police responded to 797 calls over the same weekend that the arrests happened.

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