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Eskasoni RCMP charges man for drug trafficking, seizes hydromorphone and Dilaudid
January 16, 2026
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Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Eskasoni RCMP has charged an Eskasoni man for drug trafficking.
On January 15, Eskasoni RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Raspberry Ln. in Eskasoni as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Officers seized a quantity of drugs, including, hydromorphone and Dilaudid.
John Sidney Gould, 58, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts). He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Eskasoni Provincial Court on April 7.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Eskasoni RCMP Detachment.
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 # 2026-55316