Police seize over $1 million worth of drugs in Colchester County following 3-month investigation

Truro Police Service and the RCMP Federal Intelligence Unit made a substantial drug bust following a 3-month investigation into drug trafficking in Colchester County.

Police say they disrupted a crime group based in rural Colchester County who were trafficking cocaine and supplying cannabis to illegal dispensaries in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

In a release, police say search warrants were executed at three locations in Colchester County and one in Halifax Regional Municipality. "These searches resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs and money," the release said.

According to police 35-year-old Matt Allen from Beaver Brook, Colchester County, is facing charges of possession for the purposes of trafficking and violation of a court order.

Police expect to file charges against other individuals involved.

The release continued, "This operation has resulted in the seizure of drugs that have an estimated street value at over $1 million. An additional $94,000 in cash was also seized."