Police seize over $40,000 worth of cash, drugs following arrest in Oakville

Halton police have seized over $40,000 worth of cash, drugs and laid several charges following the arrest of a suspect who escaped custody.

On March 9, officers attended a residence in the area of Dundas St. West and Sixth Line in Oakville and arrested a suspect who was unlawfully at large as a result of parole violations.

Police executed a search warrant at the residence and seized a half-kilogram of cocaine, $40,000 in cash, a loaded handgun and more.

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Mohammad Hassani, 26, of Oakville has been charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of Firearm Contrary to a Prohibition Order
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device (2 counts)
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Schedule 1

Hassani was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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