A 25-year-old New Brunswick man is wanted on an arrest warrant in connection with a significant seizure of drugs and firearms at a home in Lake George, N.B., last week.
A warrant for Nicholas (aka Nick) Bain was issued in Fredericton Provincial Court on May 27, 2020, for possession of a prohibited or restricted firearms with ammunition, without a licence or registration.
He is considered a suspect in the investigation and may be dangerous. Police advise anyone with information on his whereabouts or who sees Nicholas Bain not to approach him and to call police immediately.
On May 20, with the assistance of the New Brunswick RCMP West District Crime Reduction Unit, a search warrant was executed at a home on Route 635. During the search, police seized more than 185 items and illegal substances, including 31 long guns and 22 handguns, among them 24 prohibited and/or restricted weapons. Many of the firearms were loaded.
Police also seized more than three kilograms of what is believed to be cocaine, and nearly 5.5 kilograms of what is believed to be crystal methamphetamine, as well as quantities of ammunition and Canadian currency.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Bain, or that may assist in the ongoing investigation, is asked to contact the West District Crime Reduction Unit at 506-357-4300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimenb.ca.