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Kelowna
2025-03-03 16:29 PST
File # 2025-10659
On February 28, 2025 at approximately 7:45 p.m., Kelowna RCMP responded to a restaurant in the 200-block of Bernard Ave after receiving report of a group of young females in possession of a firearm.
Several officers in both plain clothes and uniform attended immediately, and took six youth females safely into custody. Incidental to the arrests, officers seized a replica handgun, a prohibited weapon, pepper spray and alcohol. Police confirmed the weapons were never used at scene.
All youth females were later released to their respective guardians and parents.
Provided these are all youth females, no identities or further details of the incident will be disclosed, Cpl. Michael Gauthier Media Relations Officer. That being said, the Kelowna RCMP has made it very clear we have zero tolerance for this type of behaviour amongst our youth population, especially incidents including weapons. We will be recommending criminal charges for more than one of these youth females, however most importantly ensuring they and their families are all receiving the necessary support services needed to assist them in making better decisions.
Provided these are all youth females, no identities or further details of the incident will be disclosed,
That being said, the Kelowna RCMP has made it very clear we have zero tolerance for this type of behaviour amongst our youth population, especially incidents including weapons. We will be recommending criminal charges for more than one of these youth females, however most importantly ensuring they and their families are all receiving the necessary support services needed to assist them in making better decisions.
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