Three people have been charged after police recovered firearms and drugs from a K'atl'odeeche First Nation on March 26. 

officers responded to a call to keep the peace at a residence around 10:30 p.m. An individual was arrested at the scene and police allege that he had "a quantity" of suspected crack-cocaine in his possession, in addition to an unsecured firearm in the residence.

Two other occupants were subsequently arrested.

An investigation began and a search warrant for the residence was obtained. Approximately 60 grams of suspected crack-cocaine, a long gun and a pistol were found, the stated on March 31.

A 17-year-old Alberta youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm and unsafe storage of firearms.

Daryl Smallgeese, 43, and Kyle Norn, 33, of K'atl'odeeche First Nation are charged with unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm and unsafe storage of firearms.

Norn, who was previously released on bail and subject to a release order, faces a further charge of failure to comply with court release order conditions.

Norn and the accused youth appeared before a justice of the peace and were held in custody. Smallgeese was released to appear in court in Hay River at a later date.

Hay River offered thanks K'atl'odeeche First Nation for being "steadfast partners in public safety and assisting with this matter."

This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact the Hay River  at 867-874-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.