RCMP cruiser. – Postmedia News Photo by Postmedia News /Postmedia NewsArticle contentFollowing a 13-month investigation named Project Hammertime, the Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit has arrested four people engaged in drug trafficking, arson, threats and intimidation in Digby County.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Nov. 19, RCMP officers arrested four men without incident and executed search warrants at multiple locations in Church Point and one residence in Belliveau Cove.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“During the searches, investigators seized a quantity of drugs and cash, drug paraphernalia, digital scales, electronic devices, a firearm, and financial documents,” reads an RCMP media release.Article content“These individuals, through their criminal activities and intimidation tactics, behaved like they owned Clare,” says Superintendent Jason Popik, District Policing Officer with Southwest Nova District RCMP.Article content“We recognize the disruption they’ve caused to the surrounding community and are pleased to be moving forward with these charges,” he says.Article contentThe following charges have been laid.Article contentEric David Thibault, 66, of Church Point, faces charges of:Article content• Conspiracy to Traffic CocaineArticle content• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)Article content• Trafficking Cocaine (two counts)Article content• Arson for a Fraudulent PurposeArticle content• Intimidation (two counts)Article contentArticle content• Counselling to Commit Drug TraffickingArticle content• Dangerous Driving (two counts)Article content• Breach of Release Order (two counts)Article contentIn consultation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Eric Thibault is also facing several Fisheries Act charges.Article contentDean Joseph Stuart, 55, of Church Point, is facing charges of:Article content• Conspiracy to Traffic CocaineArticle content• Trafficking CocaineArticle content• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)Article content• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Tusi)Article content• Unauthorized Possession of FirearmArticle content• Possession of Firearm Knowing it’s UnauthorizedArticle content• Possession of Property Obtained by CrimeArticle contentIn addition, 60-year-old Raymond Arthur Scott of Meteghan has been charged with Arson and Conspiracy to Commit Arson.Article contentA 33-year-old man from Church Point has been arrested and will face one charge of Extortion. Because the charge had not yet been filed he was not named in the media release.
Behaved like they owned Clare: Four men arrested in Digby County crime group, says RCMP
