Jamon Smith, Javonta Russell and Devin Hooper

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police said they caught three Louisville men with unlicensed guns during a traffic stop in Chicago.

Jamon Smith, 31, as well as 21-year-old Javonta Russell and 21-year-old Devin Hooper, were pulled over around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday for a traffic violation.

Police said they told them they had come to Chicago to buy marijuana at a dispensary -- and that they all had firearms.

Officers allegedly found three loaded 9mm handguns.

They're each charged with one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

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