On June 18th, 2024, members of the 1 District Street Crime Unit concluded an investigation into drug trafficking in the Region of Niagara.
As a result, the accused was arrested and search warrants were executed at a residence and vehicle in the area of Glenridge Avenue and Glen Morris Drive.
Detectives seized a significant quantity of schedule I substances including cocaine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl and over $92,000 in Canadian currency as well as a loaded 45 caliber semi-automatic handgun and brass knuckles.
Mohamed MOJAHID (20 years old) of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with the following offences:
Careless Storage of a Firearm Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Hydromorphone) for the Purpose of Trafficking Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 Resist Arrest
MOJAHID was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on June 19, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone who may have more information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1002200.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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