Former RCMP Staff Sgt. Craig Robert Burnett is alleged to have stolen 10 kilograms of cocaine from a police exhibit locker in Halifax, that; according to the Serious Incident Response Team. Investigators allege Burnett gave the drugs to someone else who sold it and split the proceeds with the Mountie. An internal Police Act investigation is ongoing.
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Nominations Being Accepted for NS Volunteer Awards
Nova Scotians can recognize outstanding community volunteers by nominating them for a 2017 Provincial Volunteer Award. Categories are representative, youth and family; with the premier, lieutenant-governor; and minister of the voluntary sector presenting the awards at an April ceremony. The deadline for nominations is February 24th.