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2 arrested in weapons related incident

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 16 Sep, 2024 05:03 PM
  • 2 arrested in weapons related incident

Mounties in Squamish say two people have been arrested in what they are calling a weapons related incident near Government Road and Garibaldi Way on Sunday.

They say a victim was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening-injuries.

Police say the investigation is ongoing, but the incident was isolated and there is no threat to public safety.

They are asking that anyone with information contact police.

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