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2 Hamilton teenagers charged with drug trafficking after routine traffic stop

Two teenagers are facing charges after officers found illicit drugs in a car that was pulled over in the east end of the city. Don Mitchell / Global News

Hamilton police have arrested two teenagers after a routine traffic stop in the east end of the city.

Officers stopped a black BMW sedan at Main Street East and Fairfield Avenue around 11 p.m. Monday after police say the vehicle was seen operating in a suspicious manner.

Police say illicit drugs were found in the car and the two teenagers in the vehicle were arrested.

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Officers seized $12,000 worth of crack cocaine, Fentanyl, bear spray, and $1,200 in cash.

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Two male youths, 19 and 15 years old, both from Hamilton, have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime.

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Both accused were released on a promise to appear in court in December.

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