Guns seized in search of Vernon residence

Several firearms were seized during a search of a Vernon residence on Thursday.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Targeted Policing Unit, along with the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a firearms related search warrant at a residence in the 3700 block of 25th Avenue in the early morning hours of Jan. 6.

The search led to the discovery and seizure of a number of firearms and firearm-related items, including a 9mm firearm, a .22 calibre rifle, two handguns, a large quantity of ammunition, and several prohibited firearm suppressors and silencers.

“These firearms present a real and serious threat to the safety of our community,” said Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.