Investigators with the Hamilton Police Vice and Drugs unit have seized over a million dollars and 7 kg worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl at an apartment complex near Upper Ottawa and Fennell Avenue during an investigation into mid-level drug trafficking.

On March 28, 2019, Hamilton Police were conducting surveillance at an apartment complex on the Mountain believed to be used to traffic drugs. During the surveillance, police witnessed the 34-year-old male suspect placing two bags in the trunk of a car. The individual was arrested and the bags were revealed to contain a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and purple heroin, as well as over 3,000 pills.

Hamilton Police also executed a warrant on an apartment within the complex. Inside, investigators found a cocaine press, blenders, scales and two large safes. One of the safes also contained a quantity of drugs.

Seized:

Methamphetamine: 1,559 grams

Cocaine: 1,850 grams

Heroin: 655 grams

Purple Heroin: 1,370 grams

Fentanyl: 2,125 grams

Green Fentanyl Pills: 1,416

Blue Fentanyl Pills: 1,200

Unknown quantity of pills: Possibly Percocet

Charged:

Somney Chhen, Hamilton

Charges:

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Heroin

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Methamphetamine

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin

In total, the street value is believed to be around $1,358,000. Hamilton Police are committed to addressing gun violence and the illegal drug trade through the Make Safe Task Force and continue to encourage the public to report suspicious activity in their area.

Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.