A Nova Scotia man is facing multiple drug trafficking-related charges after a three-month-long police investigation.
Nova Scotia RCMP say that officers arrested a 29-year-old man from Shelburne, N.S., on Thursday without incident.
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Officers would later search a home on Bulkley Street, locating and seizing drugs, drug paraphernalia and ammunition.
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Joshua Matthew Fitzpatrick is now facing the following charges:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of ammunition while prohibited
- Four counts of failing to comply with a judge’s undertaking
Fitzpatrick appeared in Bridgewater Provincial Court on Friday and was remanded into custody until Jan. 15.
Police say their investigation is ongoing.
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