Hamilton Police seize meth, fentanyl, brass knuckles after vehicle search

Published July 20, 2020 at 12:09 pm

Hamilton police arrested a 29-year-old male Saturday (July 20) morning after a search of his vehicle led to the seizure of fentanyl, meth, cash, and brass knuckles.

Hamilton police arrested a 29-year-old male Saturday (July 20) morning after a search of his vehicle led to the seizure of fentanyl, meth, cash, and brass knuckles.

Police announced the arrest Monday morning. They said shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday an officer noticed a Nissan Rogue SUV parked in a lot in the area of South Service Rd and Centennial Parkway N.

“The vehicle was running and the driver appeared to be slumped over the steering wheel,” said police.

“Through continued investigation, police formed the grounds the male was impaired by a drug and he was arrested without incident.”

Charged

  • 29-year-old male of no fixed address

Charges

  • Possession of a prohibited weapon – Brass knuckles
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle – Drug
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply with release order

Seized

  • Canadian currency $1,100
  • Fentanyl undisclosed amount
  • Methamphetamine undisclosed amount
  • Brass knuckles

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