Drug supply in Burlington will be a little smaller for the next couple of months; police arrest cocaine trafficker.

 By Pepper Parr

BURLINGTON, ON September 21, 2012  The Halton Regional Police have been tracking a person they suspected of being a drug dealer.  Late in August, an undercover officer contacted the male and arranged the purchase of 1.75 grams of cocaine. The transaction was completed  in the City of Burlington.

On September 20th 2012, an undercover officer contacted the male and again arranged the purchase of 1.75 grams of cocaine. The male attended the pre-arranged location where he was placed under arrest by members of the Drug and Morality Unit and Guns and Gangs Unit. The police then seized a quantity of cocaine, currency and other evidence of drug trafficking.

Oxycodone is a visicioulsy addictive drug. Intended for pain relief the drug was soon abused and became a favourite for drug addicts

Subsequently, police conducted a search warrant at a residence in the City of Hamilton and located a sophisticated indoor cannabis marihuana grow operation. The grow operation contained 678 cannabis marihuana plants in various stages of growth.  Also located was a quantity of Ecstasy, cocaine, cannabis resin along with , Oxycodone and Psilocybin.  Investigators estimate the street value of the controlled substances to be $695,000.

In addition $16,800 in Canadian currency, $1000 in Euro and $280 in U.S. currency was also seized.  A further search revealed a restricted firearm with ammunition, 1400 volt Taser, 3 shurikens (throwing stars) and a set of nunchaku.

Three members of one family have been charged along with a fourth individual.

Radomir ACAMOVIC (22 years) of Hamilton has been charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts)

Trafficking in Cocaine

Production of Cannabis Marihuana

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Ecstasy

Possession of Oxycodone

Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (three counts)

 

Also charged was Dragomir ACAMOVIC (24 years) of Hamilton. Those charges were:

Possession of Cannabis Resin for the Purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana over 30 grams

Possession of Psilocybin

Possession of Ecstasy

Production of Cannabis Marihuana

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking

 

Dalibor ACAMOVIC (48 years) of Hamilton was charged with:

Production of Cannabis Marihuana

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Cocaine

Improper Storage of a Firearm

Possession of a Restricted Firearm without a Licence

Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Readily Available

 

Diogo CARRUCO (30 years) of Scarborough was charged with:

Production of Cannabis Marihuana

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking

CARRUCO was released with a court date in October 2012 with conditions.  Radomir ACAMOVIC, Dragomir ACAMOVIC and Dalibor ACAMOVIC were held for a bail hearing on today’s date.

Police investigators remind the public to utilize Crime Stoppers to report on any illegal drug, gang, or gun activity at 1 800 222 8477(TIPS), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637(crimes).


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