A Hamilton Police Service Major Drug Unit investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for an East Hamilton residence.

On October 13, 2022, the warrant was executed. A search of the residence revealed a loaded handgun, 400 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of fentanyl, 150 oxycodone pills, 14 hydromorphone capsules indicative of drug trafficking and $5000 in Canadian currency.

Jose Silva, 38-years-old from Hamilton and April Blake, 53-years-old from Hamilton, were arrested and are facing the following criminal charges.

• CDSA 5(2) Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purpose of Trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
• CDSA 5(2) Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• CDSA 5(2) Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Careless Storage of a Firearm

 Police are also looking for 39-year-old Joelen Keogh in relation to this investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Adam Knickle of the Major Drug Unit by calling 905-546-6330. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com