A search warrant was executed at the residence of 55 year old Tony Green of Campbell River. This stems from an incident where Green allegedly pointed a loaded gun at an off duty police officer in the Beaver Lodge Lands of Campbell River on Monday, January 28th. The search began on Monday evening and continued the following days into January 31st. Three full pick-up truck loads of guns, ammunition and prohibited devices were removed from the residence. The search was delayed when explosive materials were found. The RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit attended and safely removed the explosives.



More than 100 guns, hand guns, shotguns and assault style rifles were seized. Many were prohibited firearms such as a WW II Bren machine gun with a tripod. Investigators also located what can be described as homemade silencers, zip guns, prohibited over capacity magazines and untraceable firearms. None of the firearms or devices were locked, none were stored properly and some were found loaded. High explosives, detonators and detonator cords were likewise removed from the house. More than 100 guns, hand guns, shotguns and assault style rifles were seized. Many were prohibited firearms such as a WW II Bren machine gun with a tripod. Investigators also located what can be described as homemade silencers, zip guns, prohibited over capacity magazines and untraceable firearms. None of the firearms or devices were locked, none were stored properly and some were found loaded. High explosives, detonators and detonator cords were likewise removed from the house.

“In addition to the charges already laid, we will be recommending numerous serious firearm charges for consideration by Crown Counsel.” said Cpl. Ron Vlooswyk of the Campbell River RCMP. “Every prohibited device, every firearm not properly stored can be considered an individual offence.” Tony Green remains in custody and will appearance in court again on Tuesday, February 12th.