By Canadian Press

B.C. RCMP arrest man after short standoff along Highway 1

Nov 11, 2024 | 3:57 PM

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Mounties in Chilliwack, B.C., say a man was arrested after a short standoff with police along Highway 1 over the weekend.

RCMP say officers attended a call for a single-vehicle incident on Sunday evening.

They say a man was making threats and allegedly had a weapon.

There was a brief standoff, but police say the man surrendered and he was taken into custody.

The Mounties say the highway was briefly closed to ensure public safety.

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They say police are recommending unspecified charges against the man.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 11, 2024.

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