Associated Press

NEW YORK — New York City police say they found a loaded gun inside a hollowed-out lockbox that resembles the Bible during a traffic stop.

According to the New York Post, the container looked like a leather-bound King James Bible. But instead of the word of God, it contained a loaded Glock 17, 10 bullets and a magazine.

Officers made the discovery early Monday in Brooklyn after pulling over a car with tinted windows.

#70pct PO Rolffot & team arrested a perp for gun hidden in Bible! The dangers our officers encounter. #NYPD pic.twitter.com/guK6EYKWJX — NYPD 70th Precinct (@NYPD70Pct) August 12, 2015

Police say they searched the car after smelling a strong odor of marijuana. They also found an open alcohol container and a knife.

The driver and two passengers were charged with weapon and marijuana possession.

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