The gun recovered by Kelowna RCMP.
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December 23, 2024 - 1:19 PM
Officers found a stolen vehicle in downtown Kelowna earlier this month, arrested the driver and seized drugs along with a loaded handgun..
The stolen vehicle was found around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, according to an RCMP media release issued, Dec. 23.
Officers determined the car had been stolen from Vernon in July.
After a short foot chase down the 900-block of Laurie Avenue, RCMP arrested the driver with help from Police Dog Services.
Police seized a substantial amount of drugs and a loaded .22 caliber handgun.
“The loaded firearm is a stark reminder of the dangers all of our officers can face at any given moment,” Kelowna media relations officer Cpl. Guillaume Tanguay said in the release.
“In this particular case, no one was injured, we recovered a stolen vehicle, and we removed potentially toxic drugs and a firearm from our streets. I am proud of what this unit has accomplished this year and our commitment to a safer community remains steadfast.”
The 36-year-old suspect, who had multiple outstanding warrants, is still in custody and is set to appear in court on Jan. 8, 2025.
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