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2 arrested after firearms, drugs seized during traffic stop in Lindsay, Ont.

Two men in Lindsay, Ont., face multiple drug- and firearm-related charges following a traffic stop by police on Aug. 15, 2023. Global News

Two men from Lindsay, Ont., face drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop by police on Tuesday night.

According to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 8:40 p.m., an officer noticed a man wanted by police in the passenger seat of a vehicle travelling in the area of St. Joseph Road and Angeline Street.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and determined the passenger had provided a false name. He was arrested and found in possession of 99 grams of cocaine and a quantity of cash.

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A further search led to the seizure of 37 grams of suspected fentanyl, a shotgun with a tampered serial number, an airsoft handgun and a shotgun and ammunition.

Two men, both age, 29, were charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking, seven firearm-related charges, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

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One of the men was also charged with obstructing a peace officer and two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order. He was held in custody for a bail hearing in court in Lindsay. The other was released and will appear in court on Sept. 14.

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