Nova Scotia RCMP arrest woman, seize firearms during search

An RCMP sign is pictured in St. Margaret's Bay, N.S. (CTV Atlantic / Serena Rodgers)

RCMP arrested a 40-year-old Broad Cove woman and seized multiple firearms while executing a search warrant in Broad Cove, N.S.

Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of threats involving a firearm at a home on Back Road at approximately 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, said a news release.

Officers safely arrested a woman for firearms offences and seized two firearms that were, “located in plain view inside the home,” said the release.

Investigators then executed the search warrant and allegedly found more firearms that were not safely stored. Police seized six long guns in total, pending further investigation.

The Broad Cove woman was released by police on conditions pending a court appearance on March 4.

Police said firearms must be stored with a trigger or cable lock or stored in a secure firearms cabinet, container or room. The bolt can also be removed from guns instead of attaching a lock.

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