Traffic stop leads to gun and drugs being seized in Callander

North Bay OPP seized a loaded handgun and about $27,000 worth of suspected cocaine and marijuana after a traffic stop in Callander last night (Tuesday).

OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding around 11:30 pm.

After speaking to the driver, officers became suspicious and started an investigation.

The driver faces 17 charges in all, include drugs and firearms-related counts, along with speeding and driving while suspended charges.

The passenger is facing nine drugs and firearms-related counts.

Both men are from Barrie.

2 people are in custody after #NorthBayOPP stops vehicle for #speeding last night. 25 charges laid including weapons and drug offences. Officers seized ~ $27000 worth of drugs and loaded handgun. Great work by our members in getting drugs and a handgun off the streets. ^sc pic.twitter.com/7EPvcgYEc0

— OPP North East (@OPP_NER) March 27, 2019