Both individuals were arrested for firearms related offences and later released pending further investigation. (File Photo - Richmond RCMP/Twitter)
A Male and female were arrested in the Richmond area when a loaded firearm was seized by officers with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s (CFSEU-BC’s) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET).
On the evening of May 21, 2021, CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team were conducting proactive enforcement patrols in the Richmond area when they noticed a male and female exiting a local establishment. UGET officers quickly recognized the male as being an individual involved in the ongoing Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.
UGET officers approached the male and female who were detained for investigation when officers located a loaded handgun.
Both individuals were arrested for firearms related offences and later released pending further investigation.