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Weapons offence

Multiple arrests following weapons offence near McLeese Lake tree plant camp

May 12, 2021 | 8:16 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE — Three people were arrested following a weapons offence at a tree plant camp near McLeese Lake.

North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says Williams Lake RCMP were called to the camp on the 2200 block of Beaver Lake Road on Monday.

She says it was reported that a person at the camp had a firearm and was chasing another person. Police immediately responded and the Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services were called in to assist.

Saunderson says the suspect was seen going into her residence at the camp and it was believed that another person was also in the residence.

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“Attempts were made both verbally, from a distance and by phone to have the people exit the house, however all attempts were unsuccessful.

“Using tactics they are trained in, ERT was able to have the individuals safely leave the house where they were arrested without incident. They were later released on scene without process.”

Saunderson says the investigation is ongoing and several charges involving firearms are being considered.

If you have any information about this incident you’re asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP at (250)392-6211 or Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477.