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Odour of pot leads Hamilton police to seize drugs, prohibited weapon

Hamilton police have arrested a Brampton man on drug and weapons charges. Hamilton Police

Hamilton police have laid drug and weapons charges against a 30-year-old Brampton man, after investigating a suspicious vehicle in a downtown alleyway.

Around 10 p.m. Monday, police noticed a Honda Civic on Barton Street surrounded by a group of men and an odour of burnt marijuana.

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Through investigation, police identified the occupant of the vehicle and subsequently seized illicit drugs that included marijuana and psilocybin (magic mushrooms).

Police say they also seized a switchblade.

The accused will appear in court on Wednesday, Sept. 5.

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