Police in Dryden say two individuals from southern Ontario have been arrested after a disturbance at a local business – in which a firearm and multiple illegal drugs were seized.

The Dryden OPP say at 3:30 p.m. on May 9, officers responded to a business on Whyte Avenue after a report of a disturbance. Further investigation revealed both were in possession of drugs.

Police seized quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, a loaded firearm and a sum of Canadian currency.

As a result, an 18-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie has been arrested and charged with:

– Possession of a Schedule I Substance,
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking x2,
– Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
– Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,
– Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm,
– Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm,
– Knowledge of Unauthorized possession of firearm,
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon,
– Obstruct Peace Officer,
– Resist Peace Officer,
– Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order,
– Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court x2,

As well, a 22-year-old from Gravenhurst has been arrested and charged with:

– Possession of a Schedule I Substance,
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking x2,
– Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
– Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,
– Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm,
– Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm,
– Knowledge of Unauthorized possession of firearm,
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon,

The two suspects have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear in court today.

Anyone with any information on the trafficking of drugs in the region is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).