The Penticton RCMP, with the assistance of several support units including the Emergency Response Team, made a major bust in the South Okanagan last week.
In Dec. 2021, police commenced a proactive investigation surrounding weapon possessions for a known criminal in Naramata.
Following their extensive month-long exploration, a search warrant was issued for a home in the 1100-block of McPhee Rd, Naramata, which led to the seizure of drugs, guns, weapons, and cash.
Several restricted, prohibited and illegally modified firearms, as well as tasers, were found on the property.
“Penticton RCMP is committed to watching the behaviour of known criminals in the South Okanagan and continually monitoring their behaviour and its impact to public safety. These firearms and prohibited weapons posed a significant risk to the general population of not only the South Okanagan but to all British Columbians,” said Superintendent Brian Hunter, Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP.
“It is a relief to get them off the streets and negate their potential to inflict harm. More importantly, it was imperative to the RCMP to get them out of the hands of people who had no lawful excuse to possess them and were likely to use them to commit violent crimes.”
A 42-year-old Naramata man has been arrested and will be appearing in court in May 2022, for numerous charges which are expected to include weapons-related offences.
Hunter adds: “We will continue to deter, detect and dismantle criminal activity in the South Okanagan. If you have information related to criminal activity in your community, please contact the detachment at 250-492-4300.”
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