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Evidence of drug trafficking on Hamilton Mountain

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By Laura Brody

Hamilton Police arrested three people after executing a search warrant on Marilyn Court on the Hamilton mountain. Police say they seized a large amount of drugs including hash, mushrooms, Ritalin, oxycodone, cocaine and marijuana that have a total street value of approximately $230,000. Police also confiscated brass knuckles, production tools, scales and packaging.

CHARGED: Melanie Lynn POORE – 39 year old woman from Hamilton
CHARGED: Easton AITON-POORE – 18 year old man from Hamilton
CHARGED: Weston AITON-POORE – 21 year old man from Hamilton

It’s unclear how the three accused are related but they’re charged with a number of offences including drug trafficking. Police have opposed their bail.

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