Chilliwack Mounties seize suspected firearm after laser complaint

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CHILLIWACK — A man was arrested after Chilliwack RCMP responded to reports of someone pointing a laser toward traffic near Banford Road and McGuire Road last week.

Police located the suspect inside a vehicle and observed weapons in the vehicle.

The man was arrested, and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a suspected firearm.

Investigators also determined the driver was impaired. The vehicle was impounded, and the man received a driving suspension.

Police also apprehended the man under the Mental Health Act because of concerns for his well-being.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The incident was among 808 calls for service handled by Chilliwack RCMP last week.

Police responded to 153 property crime calls and 56 calls involving crimes against persons.

There were also 54 mental health calls, 18 collisions, 18 intimate partner violence calls and 15 missing person reports.

Officers dealt with six impaired driving incidents during the period.