Hamilton police net thousands in drugs, cash after rental car traffic stop on Burton Street

Hamilton police say they seized nearly $27,000 in drugs and more than $5,000 in cash after a traffic stop overnight.

Patrol officers working in the area of Emerald Street North and Burton Street noticed a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu pull out of an alleyway around 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, said Const. Lorraine Edwards.

When police searched for details, they found the vehicle was a rental from London, Ont. Police stopped the car on Burton just south of Emerald.

Police asked the driver to identify himself and he said his name, Edwards said. A further search found both the driver and the passenger were wanted.

The men were arrested and police allege they found methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl, along with more than $5,000 in cash.

A 31-year-old Hamilton man - the driver - is facing charges, including three counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and fail to comply with probation.

A 37-year-old man is facing a charge possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime over $5,000 and fail to comply with probation.

Nicole O'Reilly is a Hamilton-based reporter covering crime and justice for The Spectator. Reach her via email: noreilly@thespec.com