Firearm seized from man in downtown Penticton
Penticton RCMP officers were called to a report of a gun in Penticton's downtown this morning.
Officers were called at about 9 a.m. today, Feb. 7, to a report of a man armed with a firearm in the 400 block of Main Street, according to an RCMP media release.
Officers attended and located the man.
They took the suspect into custody and seized a BB gun in his possession.
The 35-year-old Penticton resident had outstanding warrants and was detained for court proceedings, RCMP said.
No one was harmed or threatened. However, the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone who has information that may be related is asked to contact the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.
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