A traffic stop in Simcoe has led to cannabis and weapons charges laid against two Norfolk County residents.

While investigating a report of a suspicious person possibly entering vehicles in the vicinity of Lee Avenue and Norris Street in Simcoe just after 11 p.m. on Monday, November 3 a Norfolk OPP officer was alerted by the cruiser’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition system, to a vehicle nearby.

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While speaking with the driver and passenger, a crossbow and firearm were observed inside the vehicle. Both men were placed under arrest, and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of dried cannabis and other cannabis products.

A 32-year-old Norfolk County man is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibi

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