Hamilton man, woman among trio charged in Brantford drug and gun bust

Three people, including two from Hamilton, are facing charges in a drugs and gun investigation in Brantford.

Brantford police said they seized a semi-automatic handgun, ammunition, 250 grams of suspected cocaine valued around $25,000, prescription medication and $5,000 in cash Tuesday, May 5.

Officers arrested an armed person" as part of the ongoing drugs and weapons investigation, then officers executed a warrant at a Alfred Street residence, police said.

A 28-year-old Hamilton man, a 19-year-old Hamilton woman and a 27-year-old Brantford woman were arrested. All three are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and careless storage of ammunition.

The Hamilton man also faces multiple firearm charges.

Anyone with information about drug- or weapons-related activity in Brantford is asked to call the Brantford police street crime unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.

To remain anonymous, contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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