The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant in Wilmot on Oct. 16. Photo by FileArticle contentA Berwick man is facing firearms charges after the Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant Oct. 16 in Wilmot.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 contentThe unit, with assistance from Annapolis District RCMP, attended a home on Station Road to arrest a man wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court on a break and enter charge.Article contentArticle content“Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant at the home and seized a carbine, two high-capacity magazines, and ammunition,” the Mounties said in a Nov. 4 news release.Article contentArticle contentAndrew James Tooker, 31, of Berwick, has been charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, and unsafe storage of a firearm.Article contentTooker was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Annapolis Royal provincial court on Nov. 30.Article contentThe investigation is ongoing with support from the RCMP’s National Weapons Enforcement Support Team.Article contentAnyone with information about criminal activity in their community is encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).Article content
RCMP charges Berwick man with alleged firearms offences
