The Halton Regional Police Service has seized cocaine, weapons, and ammunition following a lengthy drug investigation.
On March 3rd, 23-year-old Abakar Bechir of Hamilton was arrested at a hotel in Hamilton. The following items were seized as a result of the investigation and a search warrant that was executed at a residence in Hamilton:
- Glock 26 Gen4 handgun;
- Six rounds of ammunition in a 10 round capacity magazine;
- 45 grams of cocaine;
- Approximately $35,000 CAN currency;
- One stun gun;
- Four cell phones;
- Two digital scales.
Bechir has been charged with the following offences:
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance (two counts);
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts);
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm;
- Defaced Serial Number;
- Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized;
- Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle;
- Possession of Prohibited Firearm With Ammunition;
- Careless Storage, Handling, Transport of Firearm;
- Possession of Weapon For Dangerous Purpose (Firearm);
- Possession of Weapon For Dangerous Purpose (Stun Gun);
- Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon;
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.
Bechir was held for bail pending a court appearance in Milton.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Detective Scott Heyerman of 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.
