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Firearms seizure after video surfaces of people dancing with guns

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Aug, 2024 11:53 AM

Police in Metro Vancouver say they have seized several firearms after a video appeared online showing a group of people dancing with guns.

Surrey R-C-M-P say they became aware of the video yesterday and they were able to confirm the address of the property where it was allegedly filmed.

Later in the day, police say they seized several guns from the property owner.

The Mounties are working to identify the people in the video, with Superintendent Harm Dosange saying police understand the incident was alarming for the broader community.

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