Drugs, weapons and ammunition seized in Regina traffic stop

An early Friday morning traffic stop in Regina has resulted in drugs, weapons and ammunition seized by police.

Regina’s canine unit saw a vehicle driving erratically around 3:45 a.m. and stopped the vehicle in the area of 7th Avenue and Halifax Street.

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The Regina Police Service saw a bulletproof vest and gun in plain view when officers approached.

Two men were arrested and a search of the passenger and vehicle resulted in police finding drugs, a knife, ammunition and a shotgun.

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Officers said 20-year-old Joel Eberts and and Alex Littlechief are facing several weapons-related charges.

Both men made their first appearance in court on Friday.