Police charge a Hamilton man after weapons, drugs and cash are seized

A 29-year-old Hamilton man is facing 12 separate charges after police responded to a 911 call about a suspect waving a weapon in public.

Yesterday (December 31) at 8:30 pm, police were called to the Main Street East and Wexford Avenue where they found the man with the weapon.

After safely arresting him, they found a concealed firearm, a large quality of drugs and money on him.

They then seized the following items:

• One prohibited shotgun
• Hash – 66.8 g
• Fentanyl – 157.6 g
• Cocaine – 28.5 g
• Crystal Meth – 1.9 g
• A digital scale
• Empty drug bags
• A large amount of Canadian and Czech currency

As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Careless use of a Firearm
• Carrying Concealed Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm knowing it is Unauthorized
• Unauthorized Possession in a Motor Vehicle
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
• Possession for the Purpose Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose Crystal Meth
• Proceeds of Crime
• Fail to Comply Adult Probation Order