Three people arrested near Williams Lake for hunting at night, trespassing

Three people have been arrested after they were allegedly found hunting at night and trespassing on a property near Williams Lake.

The Conservation Officer Service reported officers found three individuals hunting on private property west of Williams Lake, Oct. 20. They were also using high powered lights.

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Hunting at night and using lights is illegal under the B.C. Wildlife Act. All three individuals were arrested, according to the service.

Conservation Officers also seized a pickup truck, three cellphones, four firearms and five dead mule deer bucks.

The investigation is ongoing at this time, according to the service.

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