Hamilton Police observe a male exit a residence known to be involved in the drug culture and enter a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and an occupant was arrested for drug related charges.

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 shortly after 7:30 p.m., as police were patrolling the area of Tisdale Street South and King Street East they observed a male exit a residence known to be involved in drug activity. The male then entered an idling vehicle. As the vehicle proceeded northbound on Tisdale, a traffic stop was conducted as a result of a Highway Traffic Act infraction.

An investigation of the vehicle’s occupants revealed the presence of a large quantity of illicit drugs. One male occupant became combative in an attempt to prevent his arrest.

Michael Smith  42 years from Toronto has been arrested. 

Seized Items:

• Cocaine 79.5 grams
• Methamphetamine 44.7 grams
• Marihuana 6.3 grams
• Undisclosed amount of Canadian Currency

Charges

• Assault Police Officer- Resist Arrest (X2)
• Possession of Controlled Drug and Substance - Marijuana
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime - Under $5000

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer