Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Halton Police arrest 7 people in connection with Burlington cocaine trafficker

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Halton Police have arrested seven people on a slew of drug and weapons charges as part of “Project Endure.”

Police say they began investigating a Burlington cocaine trafficker five months ago. As a result, five search warrants were executed in the Hamilton area.

Police seized a number of items including cocaine, two loaded handguns, $100,000 in cash and a 2009 Maserati with a total street value of $160,000.

Arrested are Amargit Sohdi, 48, Jessica Sohdi, Sean Bixby, 34, Jason Bixby, 33, Adam Carroll , 31, Shane Sohdi, 28, and Delroy Nestar, 29.

They are facing a total of 37 drug and weapons charges, but police say more charges are likely.

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