Hay River RCMP have charged two individuals after discovering stolen firearms and illegal drugs at a residence in Rowe’s Trailer Court on October 6.
According to a Tuesday news release, police responded to a report of an assault at the residence and subsequently executed a search warrant.
Police found three long guns believed to be recently stolen in Hay River, a replica pistol, approximately five grams of suspected fentanyl, about one gram of suspected methamphetamine, as known as crystal meth, and a small quantity of illicit cannabis.
As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Brittany Amelia and 31-year-old Roberto Amelia have been charged with assault, illegal possession of firearm, and unsafe storage of a firearm.
Roberto Amelia has also been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Both were conditionally released and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
