Two men were arrested by Gander RCMP on Tuesday, Nov. 5, after being found in possession of cocaine.

Yesterday morning, officers stopped a vehicle with an expired registration. During the traffic stop police observed evidence of drugs within the vehicle. 31-year-old Dylan Keats of Gander, and 53-year-old Kirk Hunt of Glenwood were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Officers seized a quantity of cocaine, an edged weapon, and other items consistent with possession for the purpose of trafficking.