Hamilton man arrested for drug trafficking in downtown core

Hamilton police have arrested a 25-year-old man for drug trafficking in the city’s downtown core.

On Saturday, officers were conducting patrols near city hall when they saw a man make multiple hand-to-hand drug transactions.

Authorities have not disclosed the man’s name, but have charged him with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
• Fail to Comply Probation

Anyone with relevant information about drug trafficking activity is encouraged to contact police at 905-546-4925.

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