Snowmobiler found with firearms, drugs on trail in Hastings Highlands: Bancroft OPP

One person was charged after OPP seized firearms and drugs while patrolling a snowmobile trail in the area of Bancroft, Ont., on Tuesday.

According to Bancroft OPP, shortly after noon, officers stopped a snowmobile travelling on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail B106E, which runs from the Bancroft area north to Maynooth in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.

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Police say the snowmobiler was found in possession of firearms and a quantity of methamphetamine.

A 21-year-old man from Hastings Highlands was arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a Schedule 1 substance, flight from a peace officer, and resisting a peace officer.

He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Belleville on Wednesday.