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Authorities in Guelph, Ontario, recently executed a successful operation resulting in the confiscation of 60 firearms and over $20,000 worth of cocaine while apprehending four individuals during a residential raid in Hamilton.
The police action unfolded last Tuesday when officers from Guelph detained two men in a parking lot in the city’s west end. The arrest came after an extensive investigation by the BEAT unit, which focused on the two suspects for an extended period. During this operation, officers also uncovered cocaine valued at approximately $23,100, alongside 11 rounds of ammunition and $2,750 in cash.
According to Guelph police spokesperson Scott Tracey, the arrests were the culmination of coordinated efforts that had been underway for some time.
The following day, investigations led law enforcement to a rural home in Hamilton, where a 52-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were arrested for possessing loaded firearms in the vicinity. Upon taking the suspects into custody, officers conducted a thorough search of the residence.
Inside the home, police discovered a significant cache of weapons, including around 60 guns, many of which were stored improperly. Additionally, the search revealed thousands of rounds of ammunition, an over-capacity magazine—considered a prohibited device—a 3D printer capable of producing modified gun magazines, and a bullet reloading press, according to a police statement.
The initial arrests in Guelph included a 22-year-old man from Brampton and a 30-year-old man from Kitchener. Both individuals are now facing multiple charges related to drug possession and weapon offenses. Meanwhile, in Hamilton, the two arrested suspects were charged with multiple offenses, including unsafe storage of firearms and possession of prohibited weapons or ammunition.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding gun safety and the illegal drug trade, highlighting the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing these pervasive issues in communities throughout Ontario and beyond.
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