The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two suspects following a two-month long drug trafficking investigation.
Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified and observed conducting several drug transactions from his vehicle. On Wednesday, January 18th, investigators arrested the suspect at Pearson Airport after he arrived from out of country. A female associated to the suspect was also arrested as she was in possession of the suspect vehicle at the time.
A Criminal Code search warrant was executed at a residence on Plains Road in Burlington. As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:
- 345 grams of cocaine
- 5 firearms (legally owned but unlawfully stored)
- Various ammunition
- Currency
- Other items consistent with drug trafficking
A photo of the items can be seen above.
A 27-year-old Burlington man and a 27-year-old Burlington woman have been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Breach of Firearms Regulations (2 counts)
The man was held for bail. The woman was released on an Undertaking.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 2342.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
*Edit: A publication ban is in effect that we were not informed of by the court. Names of both accused have been removed from this article.
