NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE
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Hamilton Police continue to push back on illegal drug trafficking in the city.
In March of 2024, members of the Hamilton Police Division 3 High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) began a drug trafficking investigation involving two brothers who reside on the Hamilton Mountain.
On Dec. 17, 2024, Hamilton Police conducted a search warrant at a residence near the intersection of Stone Church Road west and West 5th Street. Upon completion, Police had located 149 grams of cocaine, Canadian cash totalling $8,233.65, and counterfeit American money totalling $3,900.
One of the brothers was arrested on scene and charged with the following:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
- Proceeds of crime over $5,000
- Possessing counterfeit money
- Fail to comply probation
On Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, the second brother was arrested with the help of the Canadian Border Service Agency. He was charged with the following:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
- Proceeds of crime over $5,000
- Possession counterfeit money
If you have any information that you feel will help Police with this investigation, please contact the on-duty Division 3 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886. Additionally, for those who wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit the website.
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