Five Cambridge men charged in cocaine trafficking case
Posted Mar 12, 2015 10:33:46 AM.
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Five men from Waterloo Region are facing charges following an investigation by members of the Waterloo Regional Police Drug Branch into the trafficking of cocaine.
On Tuesday, police executed six search warrants at residences located on Patterson Drive, Ayr; Tassie Lane, Cambridge; Frobisher Court, Cambridge; Hilltop Drive, Cambridge; and Stonecairn Drive, Cambridge.
Among the items that were seized:
- 24 ounces of cocaine; 21 ounces of cannabis marijuana
- 1 loaded 45 calibre handgun; 1 conducted energy weapon and ammunition.
The following people have been arrested and are in custody pending further court appearances:
-Antonio Americano, 40, of Cambridge. Charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
-Benn Beffort, 24, of Cambridge. Charged with Trafficking Cocaine x 3 Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine x 3
-Bill Georgaras, 26, of Cambridge. Charged with Trafficking Cocaine x 6 Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine x 6
-Edward Hatch, 24, of Cambridge. Charged with Trafficking Cocaine x 3, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine x3
-Kevin Puim, 24, of Cambridge.. Charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Possession for the Purpose of Cocaine
Police also say they anticipate making further arrests. Anyone with info. regarding the investigation is asked to call the Drug Branch at 519 653 7700 ext. 8446 or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.
