News release
Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit charges man for drug trafficking and firearms offences
June 29, 2026
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Greenwood, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SWN SCEU) has charged a man with multiple offences after executing a search warrant in Greenwood.
On June 22, SWN SCEU, with assistance of Kings District RCMP, searched a home in the 1700 block of Hwy. 201 as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Officers seized a quantity of cocaine and cash, a handgun and ammunition. One man was safely arrested at the residence.
Keenan Alexander Paul Swift, 34, of Freeport, Digby County, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
- Careless Use of Firearm (two counts)
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence
Swift was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on September 8.
The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by Kings District RCMP and the Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia.
Anyone with information about illicit drugs or other criminal activity in their community is encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
File # 2026-865813