Two men from Alberta are facing multiple drug-related charges following the execution of a search warrant in Fort Smith on Thursday.

According to a release, police were told about people unlawfully living in an abandoned house in the town. When officers arrived, they apparently found two men in the home along with what appeared to be cocaine in plain view.

Both suspects were arrested and held while police got the search warrant. The Territorial Crime Reduction Unit was also dispatched to help out.

The search turned up 311 grams of cocaine, a small amount of cash and other drug paraphernalia. 

Jarrod Guillon, 18, and Miguel Deschamps, 19, were charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. They appeared in front of a Justice of the Peace and were released with orders to stay out of the NWT unless they have a court date.

They're due back in court in Fort Smith on June 11 and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

Police thanked residents for their help in fighting the drug trade in the community and that they continue to be the best source of information police have in gathering evidence.

If you have any information about this case that may help police, you're asked to call Fort Smith at 867-872-1111 or submit a tip online to Crime Stoppers at p3tips.com. If it's an emergency, call 911.