Vernon men arrested following complaint of guns drawn – Okanagan

Two Vernon males have been arrested and a loaded firearm was seized after a Tuesday criticism of weapons drawn.

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP obtained a report Tuesday, Nov. 9, at roughly 1:20 p.m., {that a} man had pointed what was believed to be a firearm at one other individual within the 3400 block of twenty seventh Avenue in Vernon.

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“A number of frontline officers instantly responded to the world, nevertheless, the suspect fled in a car previous to the arrival of police,” RCMP mentioned in a press launch.

With the help of an RCMP Air Companies helicopter, officers situated the suspect car within the 3900 block of thirtieth Avenue.

A site visitors cease was performed and the suspects have been safely arrested. Throughout a search of the car investigators situated and seized a loaded firearm.

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Two Vernon males, 34 and 38 years previous, face quite a few potential legal prices and have since been launched from custody pending a future courtroom look.

The investigation into the incident is constant.