Hamilton Police Make Million Dollar Drug Bust
Investigators with the Hamilton Police Vice and Drugs unit have seized over a million dollars and 7 kg worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl at an apartment complex near Upper Ottawa and Fennell Avenue during an investigation into mid-level drug trafficking.
On March 28, 2019, Hamilton Police were conducting surveillance at an apartment complex on the Mountain believed to be used to traffic drugs. During the surveillance, police witnessed the 34-year-old male suspect placing two bags in the trunk of a car. The individual was arrested and the bags were revealed to contain a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and purple heroin, as well as over 3,000 pills.
Hamilton Police also executed a warrant on an apartment within the complex. Inside, investigators found a cocaine press, blenders, scales and two large safes. One of the safes also contained a quantity of drugs.
Seized:
- Methamphetamine: 1,559 grams
- Cocaine: 1,850 grams
- Heroin: 655 grams
- Purple Heroin: 1,370 grams
- Fentanyl: 2,125 grams
- Green Fentanyl Pills: 1,416
- Blue Fentanyl Pills: 1,200
- Unknown quantity of pills: Possibly Percocet
Charged:
- Somney Chhen, Hamilton
Charges:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking Heroin
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking Methamphetamine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin
In total, the street value is believed to be around $1,358,000. Hamilton Police are committed to addressing gun violence and the illegal drug trade through the Make Safe Task Force and continue to encourage the public to report suspicious activity in their area.
Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.