An Oakville resident is facing numerous charges after a drug trafficking investigation by Halton Regional Police.
On June 21, police executed a search warrant at an Oakville residence.
Seized as part of the investigation were:
- two ounces of cocaine
- one ounce of methamphetamines
- one extended magazine (holds 31 rounds of ammunition)
- one conductive energy weapon (commonly referred to as a “taser”)
- 13 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition
- 12 rounds of 45 calibre ammunition
- one functioning scale
- one functioning pill press
- $800 in Canadian currency
- Stolen identity documents (documents reported stolen to Hamilton Police).
Daniel Hackett, 32, of Oakville was arrested and has been charged with:
- possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamines)
- trafficking (cocaine)
- trafficking (methamphetamines)
- possession of a prohibited device contrary to order
- possession of ammunition contrary to order
- possession of a prohibited device
- possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 (two counts).
Police say they believe Hackett was trafficking drugs throughout Halton Region and in the City of Hamilton.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers by phone 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
