Man and woman face charges after search of Halifax home

On March 3, members of the Quick Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Barrington Street in relation to an ongoing investigation

CityNews Halifax Staff

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Halifax Regional Police have charged a man and a woman after a search of a residence on the weekend.
 
Around 6:20 p.m. on March 3, members of the Quick Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Barrington Street in relation to an ongoing investigation. 

Officers seized a quantity of cocaine and hydromorphone from the vehicle and a man was arrested at the scene.

A short time later, police say investigators conducted a search of a residence on Adams Avenue in Halifax.

Officers seized a quantity of pregabalin pills, cash and illegal cigarettes and a woman was arrested at the scene after being found to be in possession of a prohibited weapon.

A 54-year-old man will appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

A 36-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face one count of possession of a prohibited weapon.