Two individuals have been charged with drug-related offences following a traffic stop near Dryden.

On Friday afternoon, members of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in the township of Bridges.

Through investigation, an illicit substance suspected to be cocaine was located.

As a result of the investigation a 28-year-old, and an 18-year-old from have been arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule One Substance (cocaine) for trafficking.

Both accused have been held in custody and will appear before the court in Kenora on Tuesday.