On Friday Sept 18., Williams Lake RCMP responded to a report of a male with a firearm threatening a local citizen in the 1400 block of Broadway South.
The investigation revealed a personal at a local business confronted a male and female who were suspected to under the influence of marijuana and asked them to leave the area. The male suspect allegedly made a threat and produced a firearm before departing.
Through a coordinated police response with multiple units and communication with the public, the suspects were located a short distance away and taken into custody. The investigation resulted in the recovery of a firearm replica and other edged weapons.
The male and female remain in police custody pending charge approval. Charges of uttering threats, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose are being recommended against the male offender. Possession of concealed weapon and possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose are being recommended against the female.
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