8 people arrested following recent crime wave

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP arrested eight people early this morning after they executed a search warrant on the 400-block of South Lyon Street.

Cpl. Craig Douglass says a search was conducted and two loaded firearms along with ammunition and a ‘stun’ gun were located and seized.

“A 21-year-old male and a 28-year-old male were held in custody and will be attending court later today, pending charge assessment from the BC Prosecution Service. Both are well known to police and have a history of violence. Six others were released pending further investigation and charge assessment from the BC Prosecution Service.”