Charges have been laid against two people following a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Riverview.

Mounties say they began an investigation last fall into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the community.

On May 11, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on McDowell Avenue as part of the investigation.

They seized quantities of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, along with drug trafficking paraphernalia, a weapon and money.

Police said they also recovered a previously stolen motorcycle, various tools, and an electric bike which has since been returned to its owner.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene and a 37-year-old woman was later arrested at another location.

They both appeared in court Monday and were charged with eight offences, including:

• possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
• possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine
• two Counts of Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
• unsafe storage of a firearm
• careless use of a firearm
• possession of a weapon for the dangerous purpose
• unauthorized possession of a firearm

Both were released from custody and are due back in court on June 26.