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Gun, drugs seized by Hamilton cops who tracked down stolen vehicle

An investigation by the Hamilton Police major drugs and gangs unit into a stolen vehicle led them to locate the vehicle Friday while it was being occupied by two male suspects. Read More 

An investigation by the Hamilton Police major drugs and gangs unit into a stolen vehicle led them to locate the vehicle Friday while it was being occupied by two male suspects.

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Cops said investigators covertly followed the vehicle to a business on Plains Rd. in Halton Region before they arrested and charged Maurice Caissy, 44, of Woodstock and Andrew Gawrylash, 36, of Hamilton. Cops said both men face numerous charges as a result of the investigation.

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During a search of the vehicle, police said officers allegedly located a loaded semi-automatic handgun, more than 100 rounds of ammunition, 155 g of fentanyl, 35 g of cocaine and 100 hydromorphone pills.

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Some of the fentanyl, cocaine and hydromorphone pills seized by Hamiton Police while searching a stolen vehicle on Mar. 14, 2025. Photo by Hamilton Police

Anyone with information can contact Det.-Sgt. Michelle Wiley at 905-546-3887. For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

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