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2 charged after loaded gun found during central Hamilton traffic stop

Police seized a loaded Glock firearm from two men following an early morning traffic stop on June 1, 2022. Global News

Two men are facing multiple charges after police seized a loaded firearm and a small quantity of crack cocaine during a central Hamilton traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

Hamilton police (HPS) say a sedan travelling westbound on King Street East was stopped near Emerald Street North around 3 a.m. due to a malfunctioning rear licence plate light.

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“A search of the vehicle and persons within it, produced a small amount of crack cocaine, bullets and a loaded Glock firearm,” Const. Indy Bharaj said in a release.

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A 25-year-old from Toronto is facing 10 charges in all including unauthorized possession of firearm and posession of cannabis for the purpose of selling.

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The other man, also 25, from Hamilton is facing four similar charges including possession of cocaine.

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