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RCMP have arrested a 50-year-old Oliver man and seized a firearm as the man faces potential charges.
On Feb. 9 the Oliver RCMP received a report shots had been fired outside of a pub on Main Street.
The incident occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 but was not reported until the following morning, police said.
Witnesses said they observed a man inside the pub who had been showing other patrons a handgun, according to Sgt. Jason Bayda. Shortly after the man departed, five to six shots were heard in the parking lot and the same man was witnessed to be randomly shooting the gun into the air. Bullet casings were later located on the ground.
On Feb. 11, Oliver RCMP identified and arrested a 50-year-old man. RCMP said a firearm has been seized and the man, whom RCMP did not name, faces several potential charges including careless use of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.
The members of the Oliver RCMP detachment worked diligently to quickly identify the man, arrest him and seize the firearm,
Bayda said. Their quick efforts enabled them to remove this firearm from the man and take it off the streets
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