NEWS RELEASE
NIGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Acting on a complaint from a member of the public detectives from the 8 District Grimsby office of the Niagara Regional Police Service commenced a fraud investigation involving a local convenience store.
Following a month long fraud investigation, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 8 District Criminal Investigations Branch detectives, assisted by uniformed officers executed a warrant at Milk N Things convenience store located at 74 Main St. W., Grimsby.
A collection of counterfeit water pipes and sunglasses bearing illegal trademarks were seized. The total value of items is under $5,000.
The store owner/manager Hikmat Reda (54 years old) of Hamilton has been arrested and charged with the alleged Criminal Code of Canada offences of:
• Fraud, CC 380(1)
• Passing off wares, CC 408(b)
• Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)
Reda was released on a Promise to Appear at the scene and provided with a future court date.
Detectives continue to investigate this matter. Anyone who may have information is asked to call 905-688-4111, ext. 5400.
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