A heavy police presence descended on a Vernon motel Friday, April 24, in response to an alleged weapons complaint.
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were informed an individual at a motel in the 3200 block of 25th Avenue was causing a disturbance and was in possession of a firearm.
Several police officers attended the area after 3:30 p.m. and arrested one person without incident.
A search following the arrest didn’t uncover a firearm and the individual has since been released without charge.
READ MORE: Vernon baker earns stripes with Tiger King cake
READ MORE: COVID-19: B.C. records four new deaths as hospitalizations dip below 100
@caitleerach
Caitlin.clow@vernonmorningstar.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.