Three people are facing drug and weapon-related charges after a traffic stop in Simcoe, Ont.

Three people face drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Simcoe, Ont. on Aug. 10, 2021. (Source: @OPP_WR / Twitter)

London, Ont. -

Norfolk County OPP say just that just after midnight on Tuesday morning, officers stopped and investigated a vehicle on Evergreen Hill Road in Simcoe.

Police say they searched the car and found a large number of illicit drugs, weapons and money.

OPP arrested three people as a result; 39-year-old Woodstock man, a 28-year-old Norfolk County resident and a 41-year-old resident of Brantford.

All face the following charges:

• possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl,
• possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (three counts),
• unauthorized possession of weapon (three counts),
• possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order,
• possession property obtained by crime under $5,000,

All are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.