RCMP seize firearms in warrant

Police seized restricted and non-restricted firearms from a Kelowna residence, with changes under consideration.

Officers from the Kelowna RCMP Special Enforcement Unit, assisted by the RCMP National Weapons Enforcement Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 400-block of Laurel Road on May 20.

The warrant was related to an active criminal investigation into suspected firearms trafficking.

“During the search, police seized restricted and non-restricted firearms from within the residence,” stated Cpl. Nick Brodeur NCO-in-charge of the Special Enforcement Team.