Lennox and Addington OPP have three people in custody after a traffic stop.
During the traffic stop, police determined one of the passengers was wanted on an outstanding warrant. During the interaction, police saw what appeared to be drugs and a scale. During a search of the entire vehicle, police found a handgun, an illegal 13-round magazine, two digital scales, and a small bag with pieces of tin foil believed to contain cocaine.
As a result of the investigation, Lennox and Addington OPP have charged 40-year-old Mario Catena, 36-year-old Paul Wilson and 28-year-old Kortney Herrington of Greater Napanee with:
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
Herrington was also charged with possession of an identity document.
All three have been held pending a bail hearing.
