New Waterford Man Arrested In Drug Raid

by Bobby NockJuly 16, 2019

Regional Police say they seized thousands of dollars worth of prescription pills in a raid on a home in New Waterford last night.

66 year-old Daniel Anthony Burns is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in Codeine and Oxycodone as well as Possession of Hydromorphone.

The raid took place at a home on 9^th Street, where police say they seized a large amount of codeine, percocet and hydromorphone valued at over 7,000 dollars.

Burns appeared in court for arraignment today.

He’s now on remand ahead of a bail hearing tomorrow.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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