On June 13, 2018, just shortly before 9:00 am, Hamilton Police BEAR Unit and East End HEAT units were in the area of Main Street and Arrowhead Lane in Grimsby, Ontario investigating stolen property and drug activity related to Project Daybreak.

As a result of our investigation Gabe Sciarra was arrested leaving his residence, he was found in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia related to the sale of drugs.

Police then executed a search warrant on his residence and located a quantity of drugs including crystal meth, cocaine and magic mushroom. In addition police seized 10 firearms and a large quantity of stolen property including a steel palm tree that had been reported to the media.

Gabe Sciarra 37-years-of-age from Grimsby appeared in court today and has been charged with:

• CDSA 5(2)- Meth
• CDSA 5(2)- Cocaine
• CDSA 5(2)- Oxys
• CDSA 5(2)- Psilocybin
• Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 (bulk: over 100 recovered stolen items in excess of $25,000 in value)
• Careless Storage of Firearms
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohib Weapon x3
• Possession of Loaded Firearm x2
• If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Sergeant Jonathon CURTIS by calling 905-546-2447 or Detective Sergeant Emidio EVANGELISTA at 905.546.2991.

• To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com