8 arrested, 1 outstanding after Hamilton drug raids at 5 locations: police

Nine people are facing multiple charges after five drug raids across Hamilton last Friday, according to police.

Investigators say close to $375,000 in fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine, three fully loaded handguns a rifle and Taser weapon were seized in the raids targeting a local drug trafficking ring.

A couple of cars, large amounts of Canadian and U.S. cash were also seized when the search warrants were executed at several addresses around 5 a.m. on Sept. 9.

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Seven people, between the ages of 24 and 42, from Hamilton were taken into custody during the seizures and are facing multiple drug and gun offences.

A 44-year-old from Toronto is facing similar charges.

Police are still seeking one other suspect in connection with the drug raid.

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