5 people charged for drug and weapons offences in Halifax: HRP

Editor’s Note: We have removed the name of one of the accused as charges against them were dropped by the crown.

Three men and two women with multiple offences in relation to a drug trafficking investigation have been charged, according to Halifax Regional Police on Friday.

At approximately 1:35 a.m. Thursday, police said they conducted two search warrants at two residences on Hilden Drive in Halifax. Officers arrested three men and two women without incident, and seized a quantity of cocaine, cash, two long guns and ammunition.

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Timothy Wayne O’Quinn, 55, of Halifax, appeared in Halifax Provincial Court Thursday to face six charges, which include possession for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Megan Dawn Macumber, 28, Fallon Alice Drane, 37, and a 52-year-old man, all of Halifax, also appeared in Halifax Provincial Court to face five charges each, including careless storage of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and storing a firearm contradictory to regulations.

Police said Dion Francis Covin, 53, of Halifax, appeared in Halifax Provincial Court to face charges of possession of a controlled substance and breach of release order.

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