News release
Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrests man for trafficking presumed fentanyl and other drugs
May 12, 2026
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Westville, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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A man is facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Pictou County.
On April 30, the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU), with the assistance of the Pictou County District RCMP, arrested a man at a property on Mountville Rd. in Mountville as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. He was found in possession of presumed fentanyl and cash, and his truck was seized.
Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Grant St. During the search, police seized additional presumed fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, cash, and thousands of hydromorphone pills, with an estimated street value exceeding $50,000. A stolen motorcycle was also recovered from the property.
On May 4, PCISCEU officers executed a search warrant on the man’s truck. Inside, they located more presumed fentanyl, digital scales, and stolen tools.
In total, approximately 35 grams of presumed fentanyl were seized during the investigation.
Riley Michael Lloyd, 37, of Trenton, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
- Failure to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (three counts)
Lloyd was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on June 8.
The investigation is ongoing.
Note: PCISCEU includes officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.
File #: 2026-453272
