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Over 150 total guns seized in Hamilton since beginning of the year

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Hamilton police say they continue to pursue offenders engaged in guns and violent activity in the city, with over 150 total guns seized from the streets since the beginning of the year.

Police say members of the Major Drug and Gangs Unit have seized 153 guns since January. Of those guns, 84 were considered “crime guns”, and seven were recovered during traffic-related interactions.

And just this month, officers have reportedly seized two prohibited guns.

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In one instance, police discovered a loaded illegal handgun in a man’s vehicle, along with a quantity of suspected cocaine with a street value of over $300,000.

As a result, a 26-year-old man from Hamilton is facing seven separate charges, including the unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Police say a 30-year-old man from Hamilton is also facing charges related to drug trafficking and prohibited firearms.

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“The citizens of Hamilton need to continue to feel safe in their communities and as a community, we need to stop illicit drugs and guns from entering our streets,” police said.

“By working together, we can make our streets safer for everyone.”

The names of the accused will not be released at this time because the investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone with information about firearms in the Hamilton community is asked to contact police at 905-546-4925.