NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and a large drug seizure following an investigation by the 1 District Street Crime team.
On Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, officers arrested 43-year-old Robert Czarnowski of Mississauga in Mississauga. Investigators also executed search warrants at one location in Mississauga and a second location in Oakville.
As a result of the warrants, police seized approximately two kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of cannabis resin, three kilograms of illicit cannabis, hundreds of oxycodone pills, and seven grams of methamphetamine. Police also seized $150,000 in cash, and other indicia related to drug trafficking (see attached photo of seized items).
Czarnowski has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts) and Possess Cannabis for the Purpose of Distribution.
Czarnowski was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the HRPS 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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