Campbell River RCMP respond to a gun call Monday

Campbell River RCMP respond to a gun call Monday
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Campbell River RCMP took two males into custody after they allegedly were brandishing a gun in the 1400-block of Island Highway. The gun was found to be a pellet gun, which police place with a real gun in the picture, asking "would you be able to identify the real gun from the imitation?"

Campbell River RCMP took two males into custody after they allegedly were brandishing a gun in the 1400-block of Island Highway. The gun was found to be a pellet gun, which police place with a real gun in the picture, asking “would you be able to identify the real gun from the imitation?”

Weapons charges are being recommended after two males provided a scare in Campbell River with a pellet gun.

RCMP say two males were seen brandishing a gun in the 1400-block of Island Highway and then were located inside Walmart.

The pair were identified quickly and taken into custody without incident.

“The weapon seized was later found to be a pellet gun.” Campbell River Cpl. Ron Vlooswyk said.

“At a glance, would you be able to identify the real gun from the imitation?”

The matter is still under investigation.

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