Hamilton Police Seize Cannabis, Charge Man in Dispensary Search
Hamilton police say a 24-year-old man was charged after a search at a Barton Street East cannabis dispensary. Officers seized cannabis products and cash.
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Hamilton police say they seized cannabis products and cash and charged a 24-year-old man after searching My Legacy Cannabis at 1142 Barton Street East on October 29, 2026. Police described the business as an illegal cannabis dispensary and said they shut it down.
Members of the Division 20 High Enforcement Action Team executed a search warrant at the premises. Police said the Hamilton man was arrested inside and charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, possession of illicit cannabis, proceeds of crime under $5,000 and trafficking contraband tobacco.
What police seized
According to police, the search yielded a large sum of Canadian currency and the following products:
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- 16.2 kilograms of cannabis flower;
- Seven kilograms of pre-rolled cannabis joints and 5.8 kilograms of cannabis shake;
- 14 kilograms of cannabis-infused gummies and 9.6 kilograms of cannabis-infused chocolate;
- 800 grams of cannabis hashish and 46 cannabis resin syringes;
- 111 cannabis oil cartridges and two cannabis oil tinctures; and
- Five nicotine vapes.
As of November 5, police said this was the third illegal dispensary they had shut down in the previous 30 days. They estimated that approximately 30 illegal cannabis dispensaries were operating in Hamilton.
Police said they continue to hear concerns from residents and licensed cannabis businesses. Enforcement against illegal dispensaries is part of broader work to address community concerns and illegal drug activity, the service said.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Hamilton Police Service
