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Kamloops RCMP have arrested a man after raising a home on Elder Road, Thursday, June 4 and seizing stolen property and prohibited firearms. Adam Proskiw

Kamloops RCMP seize guns and stolen property

Jun 5, 2015 04:06:18

KAMLOOPS – RCMP have seized five rifles and a large amount of property at a home on Elder Road in Kamloops.

Members of the Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 800-block of Elder Road Thursday night, June 5, according to a media release. In addition to the prohibited long barrel firearms, the majority of the stolen items seized were tools and construction equipment.

A man was arrested in the home and is scheduled to appear in court today, June 6, on several firearms related offences.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected.

Officers are in the process of contacting the victims of the thefts.

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Dana Reynolds

Dana Reynolds is originally from Saskatchewan, but previous to Kamloops lived in Toronto for five years. She is well educated, obtaining her Masters of Arts from York University and Certificate of Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. Dana has a passion for travel, having worked and studied in three foreign countries. She is a political junkie, especially as pertains the Middle East as she wrote her thesis on Muslim immigration into Europe. Dana is very excited to be in Kamloops and embark on a career in journalism with Info News.