Hamilton police arrest 2 people in drug trafficking investigation

Hamilton police have arrested two people for allegedly running two illegal psilocybin mushroom businesses, commonly known as “magic mushrooms.”

Investigators carried out a search warrant in the east end of Hamilton and seized over $70,000 worth of psilocybin and psilocybin infused edibles, as well as cash from these two locations.

Officers then arrested a 25-year-old Hamilton woman and a 44-year-old Brantford man.

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They are facing charges for possession of psilocybin for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime under $5,000. The man is also being charged with trafficking psilocybin.

Psilocybin is a restricted drug in Canada and illegal to possess, according to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Hamilton police is asking anyone with information about this case to contact Det. Sergeant Greg Slack at 905-546-3810.