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Increase in youth carrying weapons

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Oct, 2024 03:52 PM
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RCMP in North Vancouver say they're seeing an increased number of youth carrying weapons in the community.

Youth officers say they had more than 10 interactions with youth carrying weapons in a two-week period.

They say the weapons included airsoft guns, knives and homemade weapons.

The Mounties are asking parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of carrying weapons.  

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