Hamilton Police have arrested a 30-year-old Hamilton man after a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of a loaded handgun and a large quantity of Canadian currency.

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an officer travelling along Barton Street East near Victoria Street observed a vehicle being operated in an aggressive manner.

The officer initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, who was unable to provide a valid driver's licence, proof of vehicle ownership, or proof of insurance. During the interaction, the officer also observed a bag of cannabis within the driver's reach, contrary to the Cannabis Control Act.

The driver was subsequently removed from the vehicle, and a search was conducted. During the search, officers located a handgun with a loaded magazine, along with a large quantity of Canadian currency.

The 30-year-old Hamilton man was arrested and faces several charges, including:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
• Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the on-duty Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.