Two people are facing multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant in Hay River on Dec. 6 that turned up drugs and stolen guns.

According to a release on Tuesday afternoon, Hay River were called to a residence at Rowe's Trailer Court after a report of an assault. Police found out that the same residence dealing in both narcotics and firearms.

After obtaining a search warrant for the residence, officers found three long guns, including a sawed-off shotgun, believed to be recently stolen in town, a replica pistol, approximately five grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately one gram of suspected crystal meth and a small quantity of illicit cannabis.

Brittany Amelia, 38, and Roberto Amelia, 31, both of Hay River, were arrested at the scene and charged with several offences including assault, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a weapon obtained by crime, and unsafe storage of a firearm. Roberto Amelia is facing an additional charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after a concealed machete and baton were found during the search.

Both accused were conditionally released and will appear in court at a later date. The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information about this case that may help police or the drug trade in general, you're asked to call Hay River at 867-874-1111 or submit a tip online to Crime Stoppers at p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency, call 911.