On April 2, the Antigonish-Guysborough RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on West Arm Branch Road in Afton Station as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
“Officers safely arrested a man and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, prescription drugs, and drug paraphernalia,” the RCMP confirmed. “They also seized firearms and ammunition, a baton, and brass knuckles. Additionally, officers recovered a 2019 Keystone camper trailer that had been reported stolen.”
The RCMP said 34-year-old Jed Douglas Decoste of Antigonish has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Antigonish Provincial Court on May 14, they noted.
“Additional charges are anticipated,” the RCMP stated.
The RCMP said the investigation was assisted by the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, the Port Hawkesbury Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and Antigonish County District RCMP.
“Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities,” the RCMP said.
Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, the RCMP added.
