Halton police charge three Burlington men after drug trafficking investigation

Halton police arrested three men from Burlington last Wednesday following a drug trafficking investigation that began in January.

Officers say the investigation began looking into drug trafficking that was happening throughout the Burlington and Hamilton areas.

Since then, investigators say they identified three suspects believed to be involved in a drug trafficking network.

Police arrested three men on March 18, and executed search warrants at residences in Burlington, in addition to associated vehicles.

As a result of the search warrants, officers seized:

• Around 300 grams of cocaine;
• Five grams of fentanyl;
• Over $15,000 in bundled currency;
• An assortment of jewelry items;
• Multiple cell phones and;
• Additional evidence of drug trafficking including scales and packaging material.

Investigators charged 26-year-old David Evans with one count of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possessing property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Yahya Dhiblawe, 25, was also charged with one count of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possessing property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Police charged 24-year-old Jahlique Adamo-Armstrong with offences related to possessing cocaine and fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000 and one count of proceeds of crime.

All three men were released on undertakings with a planned appearance at a Milton courthouse at a future date.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

Tips can also be given anonymously online to Crime Stoppers or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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