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The forced entries of RCMP into hundreds of High River homes to seize guns during the 2013 flood will be subject to an inquiry by Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner.

In a letter to applicant Dennis Young, who’s seeking disclosure of RCMP documents on the home entries and confiscations, commissioner Jill Clayton stated she agrees to an extended time for an inquiry into the matter, to be completed in October 2020.

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When about 300 people refused to evacuate flooded High River in June 2013, Mounties said they entered homes to seize firearms to prevent them from falling into the hands of burglars.

In total, 609 firearms were taken by officers from 105 homes, with Mounties saying many of the guns were left in plain view.

At the end of June 2013, those firearms were handed back to their owners as they returned home.

Young said Mounties forced their way into 745 homes and ultimately caused $2.45 million in damage to 2,210 residences.