Hamilton, Ontario ,
04
June
2018
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00:00
America/New_York

Hamilton Police Charge 16-year-old with Trafficking Marijuana

On June 1, 2018, Hamilton Police responded to disturbance in the area of Cootes Drive and York Street Dundas. While dispersing the crowd they observed a young male in possession of marijuana. He was investigated by police and subsequently arrested. He was charged with drug related offences and turned over to his parents.

On Friday, June 1, 2018, shortly before midnight, Hamilton Police responded to a disturbance in the area of Cootes Drive and York Street, Dundas. Information received at the time included objects being thrown at vehicles in the area by youth.

While police were dispersing the crowd they observed a young male sitting at table while in possession of a marijuana cigarette and additional loose marijuana. The youth was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and it was later revealed he was also in possession of a small knife, a large quantity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.

The 16-year-old male from Dundas was released to his parents on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Drugs- Marijuana and Possession of Proceeds of Crime X2. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, July 6, 2018 to answer to the charges.

Police seized approximately 32 grams of marijuana.