Hamilton Police Shut Drug Market

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Hamilton police shut down an open-air drug market that has been open for more than five years .

Police say 57 people were arrested, 103 charges were laid, including three counts of drug possession for the purposes of trafficking.

A makeshift structure nicknamed “The Shack ” was allegedly used for storing and selling drugs and weapons.

The Ontario government unveiled legislation that is aimed at helping municipalities clear homeless encampments out of public parks through the use of stronger trespass laws.

Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath said it’s unacceptable some people have taken to digging and living in holes to stay warm.

Damptey says all three levels of government have abdicated their role in providing resources for people in need.

The mayor says the city is working to significantly expand its shelter system.

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