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News release

Search warrant in Lake Country locates multiple firearms

May 26, 2026 - Lake Country, British Columbia
From: Lake Country RCMP

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Eight seized firearms, non restricted shotguns, prohibited rifles and pistols
Firearms seized by Lake Country RCMP

On May 25, Lake Country RCMP, with the assistance of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant in the 12000 block of Shoreline Drive in Lake Country. The warrant was obtained following a report of a firearm being discharged in a Lake Country neighbourhood earlier in May.

The search resulted in the seizure of eight firearms, including prohibited and restricted weapons, as well as ammunition. The residence was unoccupied at the time the warrant was executed, however the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Lake Country RCMP at 250-766-2288. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.

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The RCMP appreciate the public’s cooperation in staying out of the area and observing roadblocks, which enabled officers to execute the search warrant safely

S/Sgt. Jon Collins Lake Country RCMP Detachment Commander

Contacts

Corporal Ryder Birtwistle
Media Relations Officer
Lake Country RCMP
ryder.birtwistle@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
250-766-2288
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