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Hamilton Police nab 6 in ‘Project Purple Rain’ drug investigation

Police say over $250,000 in illicit drugs, $20,000 cash and a number of gun were seized during the recent execution of search warrants at multiple location in Hamilton. Hamilton Police Service

Hamilton Police have made six arrests and laid 48 charges with the help of counterparts in Niagara and Peel as part of a special drug investigation called Project Purple Rain.

In conducting four raids, officers seized about $250,000 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Along with the arrests, officers seized four handguns and 150 rounds of ammunition as well as $20,000 in cash.

No time frame was released for the raids.

Police say this investigation is on-going.

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