Victoria police have arrested two people in relation to hidden weapons at Quadra Heights Park.
The Victoria Police Department said officers responded to the report at the park this morning (April 26) around 9 a.m., after a bystander said two people came running into the park, dug around under the carousel and loaded a bag with what looked like a weapon before leaving on foot.
VicPD told Black Press Media the weapon officers recovered from the individuals was a handheld crossbow, which is a prohibited weapon.
Holy CRAP! This just happened. Standing in the little park chatting with a neighbour.
— ⒼⒻ Friends call me Ⓖ (@gfaller6) April 26, 2023
When these 2 people come running in and started digging around in the wood chips under the merri-go-round. We thought they were looking for lost drugs. NOPE!They pull out an AR style rifle &... pic.twitter.com/JJlMvkwULi
Anyone with information can contact VicPD at 250-995-7654, ext. 1, or report anonymously to Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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