Meteghan RCMP have charged a man with firearms offences.

Police say on May 15th a man and woman who had driven the man to a local pharmacy reported that he had a firearm.

Shortly after, the drugstore was locked down and the man did not attempt to enter.

The suspect fled in a van but was arrested in Weymouth.

Police say he was not armed at the time of his arrest.

The 30-year-old man was remanded into custody and will appear in court Tuesday.

The 32-year-old man driving the van was arrested in Church Point and will face breach charges.