VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Two men were arrested following a traffic stop in Visalia, the city's police department said.

Officers say they conducted a traffic stop near Giddings Street and Elowin Avenue just before noon on Wednesday. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were identified as 46-year-old Hugo Aguilar and 36-year-old Jose Aguilar, both from Visalia.

During the investigation, officers report finding a 9mm MP5 with several loaded 30-round magazines, more than an ounce of methamphetamine and a .45 caliber Kriss Vector with a 30-round drum magazine.

As a result of the search, detectives said both men were arrested and booked into the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility in connection with various charges.

Additionally, the Tulare County Agencies Regional Gun Enforcement

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