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Eric Stubbs, the RCMP assistant commissioner for criminal investigation in B.C. and acting commander of the RCMP in B.C., said his officers will continue to investigate the alleged kidnapping concurrent with the IIO’s investigation.

“This was a complex and time-sensitive investigation that required numerous resources and co-ordination. I am grateful that the victim was located and proud of the work done by our highly skilled and specialized members and employees,” said Stubbs.

Tina Poole, who lives in a first-floor apartment, said she and other residents were alerted to the police action after hearing a small explosion come from inside one of the upper-floor apartments.

“It was a loud bang … It woke my mother up. We were told by police that it was a flash bang,” she said.

Flash bangs are explosive distraction devices, also called stun grenades, used by emergency response teams.

Poole said she saw one man being arrested outside the apartment building and another injured man being treated by an ambulance crew.

“Apparently he jumped from the balcony to try to get away from the police. He landed a few feet from my apartment … there are a lot of broken bushes outside the apartment now,” she said. “It just makes you wonder who your neighbours are and who they are letting rent here.”

Charges have not been laid and no names have been released.

The IIO is asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact its witness line at 1-855-446-8477.

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