What’s being described as a “proactive traffic stop” by the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP led to two arrests and the seizure of a gun and ammunition.
An officer was patrolling April 13, just after 2 p.m., in the Foothills subdivision when he noticed a vehicle with an inactive licence plate leaving a residence.
“The officer initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle and found the 41-year old woman to be prohibited from driving under both the Criminal Code and BC Motor Vehicle Act,” RCMP said in a press release.
“She was issued an appearance notice and released at the scene. The officer also arrested a male passenger after learning the man had an active arrest warrant for firearms related offences.”
During a search of the vehicle following the arrests, officers located and seized a long-barrelled firearm and a quantity of ammunition.
The 38-year-old Vernon man, known to police, remains in custody and will appear in court later today.
Police are continuing their investigation.