A drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay has led to two arrests and the seizure of a loaded handgun and illegal drugs.

Officers searched a home on Cumberland Street north on Thursday afternoon.

Inside, two suspects were arrested and officers seized quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with cash and a firearm.

As a result, a 40-year-old is facing the following charges:

• Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Careless storage of firearm
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (fentanyl)

The accused was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for charges of: Assault, theft of motor vehicle, mischief, and uttering threats.

Another 40-year-old is also facing the following charges:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (fentanyl)
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both of the accused remain in custody with future court dates.