Surrey News Report
Richmond
Richmond RCMP have arrested a man after four assault style rifles, one of which was loaded, a loaded handgun, over $ 2,000 in cash and approximately 800 grams in alleged illicit drugs were seized.
According to a press statement, the RCMP said on April 24, just prior to 8:45 am, officers received a report of a man allegedly in possession of firearms in a hotel in the 3000 block of St. Edwards Dr. shortly after 12:00 p.m.
Richmond RCMP with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team arrested the man without incident.
Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) subsequently executed a search warrant on the man’s hotel room and seized the rifles and drugs. .
“The professionalism and coordination displayed by our officers and the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team played a crucial role in neutralizing a high-risk situation. The initial response coordinated by our frontline officers directly contributed to the successful outcome,” said Inspector Mike Roberts, Operations Officer, Richmond RCMP.
The man was released on a police undertaking with conditions. Charges are pending further investigation and are subject to charge assessment by the appropriate Prosecution Service, the RCMP said.
“There is no known nexus to the BC gang conflict at this time. Richmond RCMP GIS have conduct of this investigation which remains active and on-going,” they added.