Surrey RCMP has seized several firearms in South Surrey

Surrey

2024-08-02 12:13 PDT

File # 2024-112686

Surrey RCMP is advising the public that several firearms have been seized after a video surfaced online showing a group of people dancing with firearms.

On the morning of August 1, 2024, Surrey RCMP became aware of a video circulating on social media and it was alleged that the video of the group of people dancing with firearms was filmed in Surrey.

Surrey RCMP South Community Response Unit (SCRU) took conduct of the investigation and later in the day confirmed the address where the video may have been filmed. A Criminal Code (Section 86) investigation was initiated and contact was made with the property owner.

On August 1, 2024 at approximately 5:30 pm time, SCRU seized several firearms from the property owner.

The investigation continues in order to identify the individuals in the video. SCRU will be reaching out to multiple partner agencies to advance the investigation.

We understand this incident was extremely alarming to the community at large, says Superintendent Harm Dosange, Community Services Officer for the Surrey RCMP. Public safety is our top priority and our officers worked quickly to seize the firearms in question.

If anyone has information regarding the incident or the identity of the individuals in the video, please call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2024-112686.

For media inquiries contact:

Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604-599-7776
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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