A Burlington man is facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation involving a package shipped through Canada Post.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says the investigation began in February after officers identified a suspicious shipment containing cocaine. Through a series of investigative steps, police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Trevor Herdman.
On Monday, March 23rd, officers arrested Herdman and executed search warrants at his residence and associated vehicles. Police say they seized cocaine, evidence related to shipping, a crossbow, a stolen Dodge pickup truck, fraudulent licence plates, and approximately 70,000 illegal cigarettes.
Herdman is charged with multiple offences:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
- Tampering with a VIN
- Possession of a Crossbow Contrary to Prohibition Order (2 Counts)
- Driving While Prohibited (2 Counts)
- Trafficking Contraband – Tobacco
- Driving While Under Suspension (4 Counts)
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Police also note that Herdman was on federal statutory release at the time of his arrest for previous drug trafficking and stolen property offences.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)or online.
