6 people have been charged in the Mattawa area after multiple search warrants were executed on Tuesday.

Police say over 140 Marihuana plants, cash, firearms and ammunition were seized.

The charges include careless storage of a firearm, possession of a prohibited device, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.

All six- three women and three men charged are from Mattawa.
North Bay OPP have released the results of the Thanksgiving Weekend Operation Impact checks.

Overall, 274 vehicles were checked and officers ticketed 118 motorists for speeding,.

As well, one stunt driving charge was laid, there were three distracted driving charges and three seat belt charges as well.

Police say they responded to 91 calls for service and there were several other offenses including thefts, harassment, domestic disputes, drug offenses, motor vehicle collisions and three motorists were flagged for driving while suspended.

Police say they conducted 4 R.I.D.E. programs in the area.