Inverness County District RCMP Recover Stolen Firearms

April 15, 2025
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia

News release

Inverness County District RCMP recovered four stolen firearms near a school in Whycocomagh.

On April 10, at approximately 2 p.m., officers responded to a report of firearms being located on the ground near a school.

Upon arrival, officers were led to the firearms, which were found to be rusty and covered in grass. The firearms were subsequently seized. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that they had been stolen during a previous break and enter in Whycocomagh in June 2024.

Anyone with information about the stolen firearms is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

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Contact information

For more information or to schedule an interview:
Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 2025-473579

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