Suspected drugs and loaded revolver seized by North Bay OPP

The North Bay OPP reports a traffic stop has led to a slew of drug and firearms-related charges for two Mattawan Township residents.

On Saturday at 12:45 pm, provincial police officers stopped a southbound vehicle on Highway 11 in Callander.

During the investigation, a search resulted in suspected cocaine and cannabis, a loaded revolver and $5,235 in Canadian currency being seized.

One of the accused, a 39-year-old, faces 19 charges including including impaired operation, resist peace officer, unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, and more.

A 37-year-old faces nine drug and weapons-related counts.

Both of the accused remain in custody with future court appearances in North Bay.

Police say the driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Richard Coffin
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Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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