Search nets police loaded handgun, more than $15K in drugs and cash

A stolen handgun, drugs and cash seized by police in London, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 are seen in this image released by the London Police Service.

Middlesex Centre, Ont. — London police seized more than $15,000 in drugs and cash as well as a loaded handgun during a search on Thursday.

Officers executed warrants at a residence on Exmouth Circle and on a vehicle, seizing:

As a result of the investigation, two London men, a 24-year-old and a 27-year-old, are jointly charged with:

The 24-year-old is also charged with failing to comply with release order and two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

Both of the accused are scheduled to appear in London court Feb. 22.