Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

RCMP gang squad arrests suspects, seize gun near Kelowna

The driver's side door of an RCMP police vehicle.
FILE PHOTO/iNFOnews.ca

Three suspects were arrested and a gun was seized during a bust by the Kelowna RCMP gang squad this past weekend.

Officers were called to a report of people with a gun in the Postill Lake area, Sunday, Jan. 25, according to an RCMP release issued today, Jan. 30.

The member of the RCMP’s proactive enforcement unit followed the vehicle and kept an eye on it and the suspects until officers from the gang enforcement team arrived and took over.

The three suspects in the vehicle were arrested and a firearm was seized.

One of the suspects was wanted on an immigration warrant and is custody, while the other two were released with a court date, RCMP said.

“Thanks to a community member who took the time to report suspicious activity, our officers were able to respond quickly and effectively,” Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Steven Lang said in the release.

News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

Related Articles