Traffic stop in Hamilton leads to recovery of illicit drugs

Police in Hamilton say a traffic stop for a loud exhaust resulted in the recovery of illicit drugs and charges being laid against two people on Monday.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m., an officer noticed a loud exhaust on a blue BMW that was travelling in the area of Wentworth St. and Main St.

As a result, the officer conducted a traffic stop and police located 0.64 grams of crack cocaine and 24 grams of crystal meth.

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The two occupants of the vehicle now face charges in connection with the recovery.

A 34-year-old man from Scarborough faces charges for possession with the purpose of trafficking crystal meth.

A woman from Hamilton, aged 34-years, additionally faces charges of possession with the purpose of trafficking crystal meth and possession of crack cocaine.

Anyone with information that could assist police with the investigation into this crime, please contact Division One Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.

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