Over 100 grams of crack cocaine seized in Halifax, man charged: police

A 36-year-old man is facing drug and weapons charges after police say they seized over 100 grams of crack cocaine from a home in central Halifax Tuesday.

Halifax Regional Police say the search of a home in the 6200 block of North Street occurred at around 8 p.m.

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Police say during the search, they seized 105 grams of crack cocaine along with a quantity of powdered cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs.

Investigators also seized a knife and brass knuckles, according to police.

Jason John Carman has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.

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He’s scheduled to face the charges in Halifax provincial court on Wednesday.