Community Safety Alert: Drug Seizure and Three Charged After Highway 102 Traffic Stop in East Hants

Summary of the Incident

The East Hants District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, working with the Halifax Regional Police Quick Response Unit, conducted a proactive traffic stop that resulted in a drug seizure and multiple charges against three individuals. The stop took place on March 17, 2026, on Highway 102 in Lantz, Nova Scotia, as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Police safely arrested the vehicle’s three occupants and seized suspected illicit drugs, cash, and various items associated with drug trafficking. Two women and one man from communities in and around East Hants now face several trafficking-related and property-related charges, underscoring ongoing enforcement efforts in the East Hants and broader Halifax-area region.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official release from the East Hants District RCMP, the following events and charges are reported:

Incident Overview

• Date of police operation: March 17, 2026
• Location of stop: Highway 102, Lantz, Nova Scotia
• Involved agencies: East Hants District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) and Halifax Regional Police Quick Response Unit
• Context: Conducted as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation

Arrests

• Three occupants of the vehicle were safely arrested by officers at the scene.

Items Seized

• A quantity of cocaine
• Prescription pills
• Canadian currency (cash)
• Scales
• Baggies
• Hidden compartments located within the vehicle
• Other drug paraphernalia consistent with trafficking activity

Accused Individuals

• Amanda Marie Dalrymple, 30, of Fall River, Nova Scotia
• Dylan Mombourquette, 32, of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia
• Tanya Tattrie, 58, of Elmsdale, Nova Scotia

Charges Laid

• All three accused — Dalrymple, Mombourquette, and Tattrie — are each charged with:
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Dylan Mombourquette faces additional charges:
  • Breach of Conditions (two counts)

Court Appearances and Release Status

• Amanda Marie Dalrymple appeared in Truro Provincial Court on March 18, 2026.
• Dylan Mombourquette appeared in Truro Provincial Court on March 18, 2026.
• Tanya Tattrie was released by police and is scheduled to attend court at a later date.
• RCMP file number associated with this investigation: 2026-318919.

This operation reflects coordinated enforcement work in the region. For residents looking to understand broader local trends, you can review East Hants crime statistics and safety data and compare them with patterns in the Halifax-area crime statistics.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident illustrates how proactive traffic stops tied to intelligence-led policing can significantly disrupt suspected drug trafficking in Nova Scotia. Seizures of cocaine, diverted prescription medications, and cash not only remove harmful substances from circulation but also interrupt the criminal networks that profit from addiction and associated violence. These activities can impact families, roads, and neighbourhoods throughout East Hants, Halifax, and surrounding communities.

Community safety is strongest when residents stay informed and report concerns early. If you observe suspected drug dealing, unusually frequent short visits to a residence, or vehicles making brief, repeated stops in one area, contact local police or Crime Stoppers in your region. Avoid direct confrontation and never put yourself at risk — share what you see, including times, vehicle descriptions, and locations, so officers can assess and act appropriately. By combining police enforcement with informed public awareness, communities across Nova Scotia can help reduce the harms linked to illicit drugs and support a safer local environment.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.