Brothers arrested for drug trafficking

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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 (H.E.A.T) began a drug trafficking investigation involving two brothers who reside on the Hamilton Mountain.  

On December 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 totaling $8,233.65, and counterfeit American money totaling $3,900.00.

One of the brothers was arrested on scene and charged with the following:

·         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·         Proceeds of crime over $5000.00

·         Possessing counterfeit money

·         Fail to comply probation

On Monday December 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 $5000.00

·         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: http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

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