Hamilton Police Service - Archive (drugs)
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2024
06
September
2024
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15:44
America/New_York
Hamilton Police are issuing a warning after fentanyl-laced gummies were found during a recent warrant. These dangerous substances, disguised as candy, pose a serious risk to public health and safety, particularly for youth who may unknowingly …
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23
August
2024
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12:52
America/New_York
Hamilton Police officers arrested two youth seen dealing drugs in the area of a downtown men’s shelter.On August 21, 2024, Hamilton Police undercover officers were in the area of York Blvd and Bay St when they observed two males conducting drug …
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22
August
2024
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12:59
America/New_York
Hamilton Police seized a firearm and drugs after a search warrant at a Mount Hope residence.On August 20, 2024, members of the Hamilton Police Service – Major Drugs and Gangs Unit and Division 10 HEAT (High Enforcement Action Team) executed a …
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14
May
2024
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12:14
America/New_York
Hamilton Police arrest two individuals while they were washing a stolen vehicle.On Sunday, May 5, 2024, officers observed a stolen vehicle travelling in the area of Campbell Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue North. Vehicle was being operated by a male …
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14
February
2024
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12:24
America/New_York
An arrest of a 43-year-old man for impaired driving leads to police seizing a loaded firearm.On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m. Hamilton Police responded to a possible impaired driver at a fast food restaurant on Cootes Drive. …
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2023
06
September
2023
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13:09
America/New_York
Hamilton Police make arrest in a gunpoint robbery investigation that occurred over the weekend in downtown Hamilton. In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 3, 2023, a 32-year-old man was robbed of cash at gunpoint in the area of James …
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18
July
2023
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13:09
America/New_York
Hamilton Police seized drugs, weapons and arrested a 30-year-old man of Hamilton at Woodlands Park during proactive foot patrols to address ongoing community issues involving frequent drug overdoses and violent assaults.On Friday, July 14, 2023, …
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11
July
2023
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13:45
America/New_York
Hamilton Police have seized $100K in illicit drugs after executing a residential search warrant on the Hamilton Mountain Friday.On Friday, July 7, 2023, as a result of an on-going investigation, Hamilton Police executed a search warrant and located …
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07
July
2023
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09:43
America/New_York
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 …
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08
March
2023
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05:30
America/New_York
Hamilton Police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders who are engaged in violence, drug activity and guns in the Hamilton community. Police have arrested two in connection to drug trafficking in Hamilton this week.On Friday March 3, 2023, …
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24
February
2023
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11:06
America/New_York
A traffic stop led to the seizure of illicit drugs, Canadian currency, evidence to support the trafficking of illicit drugs and the arrest of a 17-year-old man of Toronto.On Thursday, February 23, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Hamilton officers …
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2022
14
October
2022
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14:45
America/New_York
A Hamilton Police Service Major Drug Unit investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for an East Hamilton residence.On October 13, 2022, the warrant was executed. A search of the residence revealed a loaded handgun, 400 grams of cocaine, …
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30
September
2022
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10:01
America/New_York
On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Hamilton Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wentworth Street North and Barton Street East. The investigation revealed that the affixed licence plates were not registered to …
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25
August
2022
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12:28
America/New_York
Hamilton Police have arrested a 30-year-old Hamilton man following a residential search warrant yesterday.In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Hamilton Police executed a residential search warrant in the area of Mud Street and …
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31
March
2022
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13:42
America/New_York
Hamilton Police Service launched Project Suppression to combat a noticeable increase in violent offences being committed in Hamilton. In September 2021, Hamilton Police launched Project Suppression in relation to an increase in shootings and …
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03
March
2022
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08:08
America/New_York
A traffic stop conducted in the area of Barton Street East and Lottridge Street has led to the seizure of a firearm, illicit drugs and the arrest of a 31-year-old Hamilton man.On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, shortly after 01:00p.m., Hamilton Police …
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07
February
2022
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15:42
America/New_York
Hamilton Police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders who are engaged in violence, drug activity and firearms in our community. We are working to end gun violence and illegal gun possession. The majority of gun crimes being committed in Hamilton …
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03
February
2022
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14:24
America/New_York
Hamilton Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) joined forces with other services across the greater Hamilton area in a two-year long investigation targeting drug trafficking and firearm-related crime in the Golden Horseshoe, resulting …
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2021
30
December
2021
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14:11
America/New_York
Two overnight vehicle stops led to the arrest of two adult males from Hamilton and the seizure of a firearm, ammunition, cash and illicit drugs.Throughout the evening of Wednesday, December 29, 2021 and the early morning of Thursday, December 30, …
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25
November
2021
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05:45
America/New_York
Hamilton Police recently executed search warrants at six Hamilton mountain properties, where police seized more than three million in drugs and cash, along with 35 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition as part of a three-month …
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24
August
2021
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15:48
America/New_York
Hamilton Police executed a Cannabis Act Search warrant at 65 Biggar Avenue Unit 2 in response to an alarm call.On Saturday, August 21, 2021 shortly before 4:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a building on Biggar Avenue. Upon arrival, the premise …
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12
August
2021
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06:02
America/New_York
Hamilton Police continues to relentlessly pursue offenders who are engaged in violence, drug activity and guns in the Hamilton community.This work is done to ensure the continued protection of our community while holding offenders accountable.Police …
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13
May
2021
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12:00
America/New_York
An investigation into illegal activities by the Hamilton Police Vice and Drugs Unit resulted in the seizure of cash, weapons and drugs off Hamilton’s streets.On Friday, April 30, 2021, Hamilton Police were granted search warrants for two …
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11
May
2021
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14:26
America/New_York
Hamilton Police remain committed to addressing the illegal drug and weapons within our city. After receiving information about drug activity, Hamilton Police entered into an investigation of a downtown Hamilton apartment.On Thursday, April 29, 2021, …
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16
April
2021
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13:28
America/New_York
Hamilton Police have recovered a loaded handgun following the arrest of three males.On Thursday, April 15, 2021, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Hamilton police were proactively patrolling in the area of Oriole Crescent when a grey 2006 Volvo SUV was …
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11
March
2021
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04:55
America/New_York
A 56-year-old Hamilton man is facing charges relating to trafficking and exporting in illegal cannabis, police seized more than 296 kilograms of cannabis that was destined for the state of Illinois, USA.Hamilton Police were called to an industrial …
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15
January
2021
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15:20
America/New_York
Police investigate the operation of an after-hours bar resulting in the seizure of a gun, illicit drugs and cash. Three Hamilton men are facing numerous criminal charges.In November 2020, Hamilton Police were notified of a possible after-hours …
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2020
03
December
2020
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15:16
America/New_York
Hamilton Police have arrested a local man in relation to an investigation involving a hate-motivated altercation. The victim was not physically harmed.On Sunday, November 29, 2020, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of …
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01
December
2020
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11:30
America/New_York
Officers from the Gangs and Weapons Unit seized a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun, illicit drugs and an undisclosed amount of cash at a mountain area residence.On Friday, November 27, 2020, members of the Hamilton Police Gangs and Weapons Unit were …
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06
November
2020
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13:28
America/New_York
A Hamilton man has been arrested in relation to a series of overnight commercial entries. Through continued investigation, police recovered firearms, ammunition, pharmaceuticals and stolen property. Two additional adults are also facing charges …
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