A man was taken into custody in the area of Dakota Road, on Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc land yesterday evening.

That’s according to a statement from Chief Roseanne Casimir, who says this man had a weapon with him, but the situation ended without incident.

She says Tk’emlúps council is concerned about an increase in criminal activity including drug trafficking as well as home and vehicle break-ins during this COVID-19 pandemic.

“We, as [Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc], are an urban reserve and therefore face higher incidents within our community,” Casimir noted. “Now another incident involving a gun in our community has added more stress and fear for ourselves and our families.”

She is asking anyone who sees anything suspicious to call 911, Kamloops Rural RCMP, or Crime Stoppers.

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their quick response in keeping our membership informed and, most importantly, calling the police first,” she added.

“During these unprecedented times we all need to be united, compassionate, and know that we are all doing our part to be there for all of you.