Three men, including one from North Bay, are facing several weapons-related charges.
The North Bay Police Service says after receiving a traffic complaint on Dec. 9, Ontario Provincial Police located the vehicle at a gas station on Algonquin Avenue.
City police say after their officers arrived, numerous open and empty alcohol containers were seen in the vehicle.
A handgun, loaded magazine, a crossbow, two pre-rolled joints and two 750mL bottles of alcohol were seized.
A 46-year-old city man and a 22-year-old man from St Catharines face six charges each, while a 26-year-old man from Welland faces a dozen charges.
The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.
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The North Bay Police Service also reports a loaded handgun and about $2,000 worth of suspected drugs after a traffic stop on the weekend.
City police say officers stopped a vehicle Saturday on Main Street West, with a passenger arrested.
A 22-year-old man from Toronto faces 10 charges in all, including carrying a concealed weapon and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Suspected Fentanyl, Oxycodone pills and cannabis were confiscated, according to police.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.
