Hamilton Police Seize $200K in Cash from Bank Deposit Boxes in Drug Trafficking Investigation
Hamilton police have confiscated $200,000 in cash from bank safety deposit boxes as part of a drug trafficking probe. The investigation began in January after a tip-off from the public. The police executed search warrants in April, seizing cash and drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl, and pills. A suspect has been arrested and faces multiple drug-trafficking charges.
Hamilton police have seized $200,000 in cash from bank safety deposit boxes following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking. The investigation began on Jan. 27 after a report of suspicious activity. Search warrants executed on April 17 led to the seizure of $11,000 in cash, cocaine, fentanyl, and pills. Two TD Bank safety deposit box keys were also seized. Subsequent searches on April 30 and May 1 resulted in the seizure of $100,000 and $80,000 respectively. Another $20,000 was seized from a third safety deposit box on May 28. In total, $211,000 in cash was seized. Mario Raffaelle Visocchi, 53, has been arrested and faces drug-trafficking charges. He remains in custody.
This investigation highlights the Hamilton Police Service's efforts to combat drug trafficking and target criminal proceeds. According to the source: CP24.
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