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Hamilton Police continue to shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries in the City.

On October 29, 2026, members of the Division 20 High Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T) executed a search warrant at "My Legacy Cannabis" located at 1142 Barton Street East. This is the third illegal dispensary shut down by Hamilton Police in the past thirty days. 

A 24-year-old male from Hamilton was arrested inside the premises and charged with the following offences:  

• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling 
• Possession of illicit cannabis 
• Proceeds of crime under $5,000 
• Traffic contraband tobacco

 The following items were seized as a result of the search warrant:

• A large sum of Canadian currency. 
• 16.2 Kilograms of Cannabis flower 
• 7 Kilograms pre-rolled Cannabis "joints" 
• 5.8 Kilograms of Cannabis "shake" 
• 14 Kilograms of Cannabis infused gummies 
• 9.6 Kilograms of Cannabis infused chocolate 
• 800 Grams of Cannabis Hashish 
• 46 Cannabis resin syringes 
• 111 Cannabis oil cartridge 
• 2 Cannabis oil tinctures 
• 5 nicotine vapes

Approximately 30 illegal cannabis dispensaries are operating in Hamilton. Police continue to hear concerns from residents and licensed cannabis businesses that follow the rules. Enforcement against illegal cannabis dispensaries is part of the Service’s broader work to address community concerns and illegal drug activity.