Campbell River RCMP Seizure Of Firearms Leads To Charges

Campbell River RCMP have seized a number of firearms after a disturbance call to a home on Westmere Road last week.

“We are extremely happy that this event ended peacefully,” said RCMP Constable Maury Tyre.

“Recovering illegal firearms and being able to return high value stolen property, is definitely a success for our team of dedicated officers.”

They got a call shortly after 9:00 a.m. March 15th, of a man pointing a firearm in the home.

Several officers responded and cordoned off the area, while the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team made its way to the scene.

Officers were able to contact the people in the home and arranged a peaceful surrender.

As a result of the incident, police later executed a search warrant and seized shotguns, replica firearms, and ammunition.

In addition to the firearms, police also located a large stash of items believed to be obtained illegally, including a boat and engine stolen last year.

Constable Tyre said police are recommending charges of Pointing a Firearm, as well as Assault.

The suspect was released on an undertaking with protective conditions.

The investigation into the stolen property recovered from the location is ongoing.

If you have information regarding any illegal activity in Campbell River, contact the Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221 or dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.