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Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit seizes fentanyl, 3D-printed firearm parts during search warrant execution
October 30, 2026
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Priestville, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Police have charged a man and seized fentanyl and other drugs, replica firearms, and 3D-printed firearm parts after a search warrant execution.
As part of an ongoing investigation, the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) learned that drugs, including fentanyl, had been purchased on the dark web and were to be delivered to an address in Pictou County. Officers from PCISCEU, the RCMP Atlantic Border Integrity Unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, and New Glasgow Police conducted further investigation including intercepting the packages.
Investigators found that the packages contained fentanyl and methamphetamine.
On October 27, police safely arrested Jason Wesley MacAulay, 52, of Priestville.
Later that day, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence associated to the packages on Walkerville Rd. In addition to fentanyl and methamphetamine, police located and seized:
- six replica firearms
- two sets of body armour
- 3D-printed firearm parts
- a 3D printer used to create the firearm parts
- Canadian currency
In total, officers seized over 130 grams of substances that tested positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine. These substances will undergo further testing by Health Canada to confirm the presumptive results.
MacAulay is charged with seven offences including Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and multiple trafficking-related offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He appeared at Pictou Provincial Court on October 29 and remains in custody; his next court appearance is scheduled for November 9.
Any overdose involving fentanyl, opioids, or other substances is a medical emergency. Under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, people who experience or witness an overdose and call 911 are protected from being charged with possession of a controlled substance and breach of conditions regarding simple possession of controlled substances.
More information about overdoses is available from Nova Scotia Health.
Note: PCISCEU includes officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.
File #: 2026-1555046
