NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) has laid several charges after the arrest of a suspect who was unlawfully at large.
On March 9, 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad attended a residence in the area of Dundas Street West and Sixth Line in Oakville and arrested a suspect who was unlawfully at large as a result of parole violations.
A Criminal Code search warrant and Controlled Drug and Substances Act warrant were executed at the residence by members of the HRPS - 2 District CIB and the following items were seized:
• A half-kilogram of cocaine
• Prepackaged cocaine (approximately 3 ounces)
• Cutting agent
• Multiple scales
• Approximately $40,000 in bundled Canadian currency
• 12 rounds of hollow point ammunition
• Loaded Glock 19 – 9mm handgun
• two over-capacity extended magazines (30 round and 15 round)
• Multiple cellular phones
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.
This collaborative effort between police agencies has resulted in a dangerous repeat offender being taken off the streets and once again put behind bars.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
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 website.
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