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Kelowna RCMP arrest man with replica handgun

Police say the arrest happened along the 1600 block of St. Paul Street on Friday afternoon. Global News

A man was arrested in the downtown area, say Kelowna RCMP, following a weapons report on Friday afternoon.

Police say they were called to the 1600 block of St. Paul Street around 1:45 p.m., for someone pointing a possible weapon, which was confirmed via video.

The street was quickly blocked off and a man was arrested without incident.

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RCMP say the suspect was carrying a replica handgun, and that there was no concern for public safety.

The street was reopened soon afterward, with police saying they will continue to investigate the incident.

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