Following a joint investigation involving Nova Scotia RCMP’s Federal Policing section and U.S. law enforcement, two individuals from Millbrook First Nation are facing multiple charges related to firearms possession.
According to Superintendent Jason Popik, Federal Policing Criminal Operations Officer with the Nova Scotia RCMP, the investigation began in January after receiving information from Homeland Security Investigations in the United States. It was reported that an individual from the Millbrook area was attempting to purchase a Glock 19, a semi-automatic pistol, through a social media platform.
Acting on this intelligence, authorities executed a search warrant on February 16 at a residence in Millbrook First Nation. During the search, law enforcement confiscated a significant cache of items including 17 unsecured firearms and ammunition, two prohibited 9mm over-capacity magazines, computers, a 3D printer, filament, tools for firearm manufacturing, and over 225,000 contraband cigarettes.
Assisted by Millbrook RCMP and Service Nova Scotia Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel & Tobacco Division, a 51-year-old man and a 15-year-old youth were taken into custody. Both individuals were later released on conditions pending their court appearances.
The 51-year-old is facing charges including contravention of Use, Storage, Handling and Transport Regulations, unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, and various tobacco-related offenses under the Nova Scotia Revenue Act and Excise Act, 2001.
Meanwhile, the youth, found in possession of a 3D printed firearm during the arrest, is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm obtained through the commission of an offense, and other related charges pertaining to the manufacturing and possession of firearms.
The 15-year-old is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Youth Court on May 6, while the 51-year-old is set to appear in Truro Provincial Court on May 8 for further legal proceedings.
