Three people have been arrested during a RIDE check on Highway 11 near Highway 502 late Monday night.

The vehicle entered the stop and through an investigation two loaded semiautomatic pistols and cannabis was discovered in the vehicle.

A 35 year old woman from Vaughn, a 28 year old woman, and a 24 year old Fort Frances man were arrested and face the charges of:

· Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm – two counts
· Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition – two counts
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – two counts
· Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon – two counts
· Transfer Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Without Authority – two counts
· Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – two counts
· Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition

Additionally the 28 year old faces a charge of:

· Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis readily Available

All three are being held for bail and will appear in court today.