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Hamilton, ON\u00a0– The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad\u00a0 has arrested Federal Offender Heather Bell who went unlawfully at large on October 1st, 2025 . Bell was located and arrested by the ROPE Squad in Hamilton, Ont. She is serving a 4 year, 11 month and 8 day sentence for; Possession of Schedule I\/II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 3 counts Fail To Comply with Order – At Large Possession of Weapon knowing unauthorized Possession of Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order The Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this investigation…. <\/p>\n

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Hamilton, ON\u00a0– The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad\u00a0 has arrested Federal Offender Heather Bell who went unlawfully at large on October 1st, 2025 . Bell was located and arrested by the ROPE Squad in Hamilton, Ont. She is serving a 4 year, 11 month and 8 day sentence for; Possession of Schedule I\/II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 3 counts Fail To Comply with Order – At Large Possession of Weapon knowing unauthorized Possession of Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order The Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this investigation.... <\/p>\n

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