Two men were arrested by Gander RCMP in the airport town yesterday after drugs were found in a vehicle.

Police pulled a vehicle over around 11:30 Tuesday morning after noticing that the registration had expired. Police noticed evidence of drugs in the vehicle, and the two occupants were arrested for possession of cocaine.

A quantity of cocaine, a weapon and other items were seized at that time.

Thirty-one-year-old Dylan Keats of Gander and 53-year-old Kirk Hunt of Glenwood were charged with one count of trafficking and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The pair was released to appear in court. Hunt is scheduled to appear on December 3rd, while Keats is set to return on December 10th.