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2 Barrie men charged after police seize gun, drugs during traffic stop in Callander, Ont.

Police say the accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing in North Bay on Wednesday. Global News File

Two men from Barrie have been charged after officers seized drugs and a gun during a traffic stop in Callander, Ont.

North Bay OPP say at around 11:30 p.m., on Tuesday, a vehicle was stopped for speeding.

Police say after speaking with the driver, officers became suspicious and launched an investigation.

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Officers say the vehicle was searched and a large quantity of suspected cocaine and marijuana was seized.

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Police say the street value of the drugs seized is approximately $27,000.

Officers also seized a loaded handgun during the search.

Police say two men from Barrie, 22-year-old Mark Anthony Lista and 22-year-old Bryan Acabang Saguros were arrested and charged with a number of drug and weapons-related offences.

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Both of the accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing in North Bay on Wednesday.

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