Three Firearms Seized and Two Arrested in Search Warrant
Hamilton Police executed a search warrant, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman. The search of the residence uncovered a cache of illegal items, including loaded firearms, ammunition, illicit drugs, and a substantial amount of currency.
During the search, the following items were seized:
· Three loaded firearms
· Two over-capacity magazines
· Assorted ammunition
· A significant sum of Canadian currency
· Almost 100 oxycodone pills
· Almost 375 grams of suspected cocaine
The estimated street value of the seized illicit drugs is believed to exceed $30,000.
The two suspects, identified as Cameron Cole MacDonald and Alyssa Kett-Vanclief, both residents of Hamilton, now face a range of charges related to this incident:
The two have jointly been charged with the following offenses:
· Two Counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Controlled Substance
· Two Counts Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm
· Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm
· Three Counts Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
· Two Counts Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device
· Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
Additionally, Cameron Cole MacDonald faces the following individual charges:
· Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
· 12 Counts Possession Contrary to Order
This successful operation underscores the commitment of the Hamilton Police in ensuring the safety of our community by removing illegal firearms and illicit drugs from our streets. The collaboration between law enforcement and the public is essential in achieving this goal.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available. Hamilton Police would like to thank the community for their ongoing support and assistance.
If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, please contact Detective Sergeant Greg Slack at 905-546-3887.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com