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Thousands of dollars in street drugs recovered during traffic stop: Hamilton police

Two Hamilton men in their 30s are facing numerous charges after police recovered thousands of dollars of street drugs during a traffic stop. Don Mitchell / Global News

Thousands of dollars in street drugs have been recovered during an early-morning traffic stop in Hamilton.

Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Hamilton police say officers noticed a silver 2019 Chevrolet Malibu pull out from an alleyway on Burton and Emerald streets.

Upon checking the Chevrolet’s plates, police confirmed they were registered to a car rental company in London and pulled over the vehicle just south of Emerald.

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During the stop, police determined both the driver and passenger had outstanding warrants with Ottawa and Hamilton police.

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Officers searched the vehicle and turned up methamphetamine, codeine and fentanyl with a street value of about $26,800, as well as $5,000 in cash.

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A 31-year-old man and a 37-year-old man, both from Hamilton, are facing multiple charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime over $5,000.

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