<![CDATA[Hamilton Police Service Newsroom]]> https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/ en-ca Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:54:05 +0200 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:43:35 +0200 <![CDATA[Hamilton Police Service Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_2189.jpg https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/ 144 Hamilton Police Close Two Illicit Psilocybin Dispensaries https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-close-two-illicit-psilocybin-dispensaries/ https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-close-two-illicit-psilocybin-dispensaries/580504

Hamilton Police Major Drugs and Gangs Unit has shut down two illegal psilocybin mushroom businesses in Hamilton’s east end.

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Hamilton Police executed search warrants at two separate illicit psilocybin storefront Businesses.

As a result, police seized over $70,000 in psilocybin and psilocybin infused edibles, as well as a quantity of cash from these two locations.

Hamilton Police arrested two individuals in relation to the execution of the warrants.

CHARGED

CHARGES

25-year-old

Female of Hamilton

  • Possession of Psilocybin for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

44-year-old

Man of Brantford

  • Possession of Psilocybin for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Trafficking Psilocybin
  • Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000

Hamilton Police remind the public that psilocybin remains a schedule III drug and a restricted substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA). Psilocybin is illegal to possess and at this time, there are no legal licensed options available, under which psilocybin dispensaries are allowed to operate.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, please contact Detective Sergeant Greg Slack at 905-546-3810.

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

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:43:35 -0400 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/1926d7da-a861-4df8-b121-f4c0d2767a93/500_businesses.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2189/1926d7da-a861-4df8-b121-f4c0d2767a93/businesses.jpg?10000 Spree of Robberies at Hamilton Dispensaries https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/spree-of-robberies-at-hamilton-dispensaries/ https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/spree-of-robberies-at-hamilton-dispensaries/550444Hamilton Police continue to investigate a spree of robberies to three Hamilton vape and cannabis businesses yesterday evening.

On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, three robberies occurred between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All of the robberies involved the same three suspects who were wearing masks. Two of the three suspects were armed with handguns during the robberies.

The initial robbery occurred in the area of Brucedale Avenue and Upper James Street. The second was in the area of Rymal Road and Upper Centennial Parkway and the final was in the area of Main Street West and Caroline Street South.

The suspects were able to obtain cash and products from within each business.

Hamilton Police have confirmed that in all three robberies the suspects fled by vehicle.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the robberies and have confirmed three suspects remain outstanding.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division Three Staff Sergeant by calling 905-546-3886 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. Unit.

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

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