Youth arrested with a quantity of drugs, weapons and $8000 + in cash.

By Staff

April 22, 2016

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton Regional Police moved in on a suspect after concluding a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in a 16-year-old male being arrested and the execution of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a Burlington residence.

The investigation was carried out by the Street Crime Unit (SCU) and concluded on April 20th when an arrest was made

Seized as a result of the Investigation:
• 75 grams of cocaine
• 44 grams of psilocybin
• 2 grams of marihuana
• 38 various pharmaceutical pills (Controlled Substances under Schedule III & IV of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act)
• Flick knife
• 2 BB guns

The drugs have an estimated street value of $ 8,160.00

The youth who cannot be identified was subsequently charged with the following offences:

• Trafficking a controlled substance (cocaine),
• Trafficking a controlled substance (psilocybin),
• Trafficking a controlled substance (marihuana),
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of a controlled substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of a controlled substance (Schedule IV) for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of a controlled substance (schedule III),
• Possession of a controlled substance (schedule IV)
• Assault with intent to resist arrest
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Breach of recognizance (X2)
• Fail to comply with probation (X2)

Investigators remind the public to utilize Crime Stoppers to report any illegal drug, gun or gang activity at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637(crimes)

The big question here is – how did a 16 year old – we don’t know if this person is male or female – find themselves selling drugs and carrying more than $8000 cash in their pockets. There are some parents who have some explaining to do.