Four assault style rifles and loaded handgun recovered following incident at hotel

Richmond

2024-04-26 12:35 PDT

File # 2024-12724

On April 24, 2024 just prior to 8:45 a.m. Richmond RCMP 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. Four assault style rifles, one of which was loaded, one loaded handgun, over $ 2000.00 in cash and approximately 800 grams in alleged illicit drugs were seized.

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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, says 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.

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.

Released by

Cpl. Adriana O'Malley

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