Published Nov 05, 20251 minute readCape Breton Regional Police have arrested and charged a 29-year-old man from Glace Bay following a seizure of unsafe firearms. Photo by CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentCape Breton police have charged a man with drug offences for allegedly importing dried poppy pods.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 Oct. 31, members of the Cape Breton Regional Police street crime, community safety enforcement and K9 units, along with the RCMP, executed warrants under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a George Street residence after law enforcement officials intercepted a package being shipped to an address in Sydney.Article contentArticle contentPolice seized a package of Papaver somniferum — dried opium poppy pods — and arrested an occupant of the residence.Article contentRamneek Singh, 27, was charged with importation and possession of a controlled substance. He is now scheduled to appear in Sydney provincial court Dec. 17.Article contentArticle content
Cape Breton police charge man with importing dried poppy pods
