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    Explosives, Weapons Found After Bullets Hit Three Surrey Homes

    Darpan News Desk , 08 Aug, 2017 11:59 AM
    • Explosives, Weapons Found After Bullets Hit Three Surrey Homes

    Surrey RCMP is investigating a delayed report of damage to a residence caused by gunfire in the Clayton area of Surrey.

     

    On August 5th, Surrey RCMP received a report of damage to a home in the 6800 block of 196th Street that had occurred the previous day and was consistent with gun shots.

     

    At scene, police observed three residences had been struck by bullets. Thankfully no one was injured in the incident.

     

    Surrey RCMP General Investigations Unit (GIU) is leading this investigation. While analyzing the scene police located weapons, explosives, and precursors to drug production.

     
     
     

    Police at the scene of shooting incident on 196 St. near 68A avenue. No injuries reported. #langleytimes #langley #surreybc

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    GIU is working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit and the BC RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU). Preliminary examination by investigators has determined the scene is not a risk to the public and police will be taking every precaution to ensure public safety.

     

    Investigators will remain on scene until the area is made safe, says Corporal Scotty Schumann. A careful and methodical examination of the buildings is required. Officers will be canvassing the neighbourhood in the hopes of locating potential witnesses. At this time no suspects have been identified.

     

    Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

     

    If they wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.

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