A 26-year-old Agassiz man is in custody following an alleged firearms offense after police blocked Highway 1 at Westview Drive on Tuesday afternoon, the North Vancouver RCMP said.
Speaking to Global News, Const. Brett Cunningham said police were notified by their counterparts in Agassiz that a suspect was on his way to North Vancouver, and that he had allegedly stolen property and firearms for illegal sale.
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“A search of the vehicle was conducted by officers on scene, and a number of firearms were located inside the vehicle,” he said.
“To ensure police and public safety, our officers were required to block several westbound lanes of Highway 1 during the arrest.”
In a release, Mounties said the man is known to police, and is being held in custody pending further investigation.
Charges have not been laid.
- With files from Beth Mariam
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