News release
Southwest Nova RCMP charge two for multiple firearms and drug trafficking offences, seize cocaine, firearms and cash
October 3, 2025
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Shelburne, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged a man and a woman for multiple firearms and drug trafficking offences after executing a search warrant in Shelburne.
On September 25, the Southwest Nova RCMP SCEU, with assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a home on Bulkley St. as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
Officers safely arrested a man and a woman and seized a loaded handgun, a sawed-off shotgun, a rifle, ammunition and several other weapons. They also seized cocaine, unstamped tobacco, cash, mobile devices and drug paraphernalia.
Gregory Lee Perry, 32, of Shelburne, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Careless Use of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, and Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (four counts each)
- Possess Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Order (three counts)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, and Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Contrary to Order, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts each)
- Possess Firearm with a Tampered Serial Number
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Over $5000)
Perry is also facing charges under the Revenue Act and Excise Act for possessing the unstamped tobacco. He appeared in Yarmouth Provincial Court on September 29 and was remanded into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 6.
The woman was released on an Undertaking to appear in Yarmouth Provincial Court on November 13. She will face multiple firearms, weapon, and drug trafficking charges.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Southwest Nova RCMP SCEU with assistance of Shelburne County District RCMP, Yarmouth Town RCMP General Investigation Section, Yarmouth Town RCMP Detachment, and the Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
File # 2025-1049207
