Hamilton Police have seized a firearm and a large quantity of street drugs following the arrest of a 29-year-old male.

On Saturday, December 31^st, 2022, around 8:30 p.m., Hamilton Police received a 911 call for a male with a weapon, in the area of Main Street East and Wexford Avenue.  Police responded to the area, located the male holding the weapon and safely arrested him. 

During the investigation, police also located a firearm, a large quantity of street drugs, drug paraphernalia, and money in the male’s possession.  The following items have been seized:

• One prohibited shotgun
• Hash – 66.8 g
• Fentanyl – 157.6 g
• Cocaine – 28.5 g
• Crystal Meth – 1.9 g 
• A digital scale
• Empty drug bags
• A large amount of Canadian and Czech currency

 As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Careless use of a Firearm
• Carrying Concealed Weapon  
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm  
• Possession of a Firearm knowing it is Unauthorized  
• Unauthorized Possession in a Motor Vehicle  
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
• Possession for the Purpose Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose Crystal Meth
• Proceeds of Crime
• Fail to Comply Adult Probation Order