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Drug search leads to drugs and theft related charges
Halifax man faces multiple charges as a result of a drug search last week in Halifax.
Just before 3p.m. on October 26, members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division executed a search warrant at London Pawn Shop, 2859 Isleville Street in Halifax. As a result of the search, a quantity of an unknown powder and marihuana were seized along with drug paraphernalia and several stolen items, including a guitar and construction tools. Officers arrested a man during the search without incident.
Forty-four-year-old Lonnie Marcelle Murphy of Halifax has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking marihuana, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
He was scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on October 27.
GO# 17-162315, 17-162384