A man and woman were arrested in Cross Lake last Thursday during a traffic stop.

Officers approached the vehicle and placed one of the occupants under arrest for the possession of a controlled substance.

While searching the accused, police located a quantity of substance believed to be cocaine. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a duffel bag, containing a large quantity of cash, and a loaded handgun from under the seat.

A 27-year-old woman from Winnipeg, was taken into police custody on drug and firearms related charges.

A 30-year-old man, from Cross Lake, was also arrested on scene for assaulting a police officer, uttering threats and obstruction of justice for interfering with officers during the investigation.