The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) by the 3 District (Burlington) Street Crime Unit has seized a firearm and laid multiple charges in connection with a month-long drug investigation in Burlington.
On March 3, 2021, 23 year-old Abakar Bechir of Hamilton was arrested at a hotel in Hamilton. The following items were seized (see photo on our website) as a result of the investigation and a search warrant that was executed at a residence in Hamilton:
Glock 26 Gen4 handgun
6 rounds of ammunition in a 10 round capacity magazine
45 grams of cocaine
Approximately $35,000 CAN currency
1 stun gun
4 cell phones
2 digital scales
Bechir has been charged with the following offences:
Trafficking a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (2 counts)
Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Defaced Serial Number
Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle
Possession of Prohibited Firearm With Ammunition
Careless Storage, Handling, Transport of Firearm
Possession of Weapon For Dangerous Purpose (Firearm)
Possession of Weapon For Dangerous Purpose (Stun Gun)
Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Bechir was held for bail pending a court appearance in Milton.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Detective Scott Heyerman of the 3 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 2342.
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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