The Bridgewater Police Service emblem. Photo: CKBW Files

Two individuals have been charged following a drug seizure in Bridgewater on Wednesday night.

The Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Criminal Intelligence Services Nova Scotia, and Bridgewater Police Service executed a warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a location on North Street.

The search resulted in the arrest of a male and a female and the seizure of a large amount of cocaine, hydromorphine pills, cash, a prohibited weapon, and other drug paraphernalia consistent with trafficking.

The male, identified as a 41-year-old resident of Bridgewater, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and hydromorphine, possession of a prohibited weapon, and breach of an undertaking. The female is facing the same charges and will appear in court in June.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Bridgewater Police Service.