
Photo via Kelowna RCMP
A brief hold and secure has been lifted from a Valleyview school, following a police response to a possible weapons report in the area.
Kamloops RCMP Responded to the area of Valleyview Drive and Oriole Road at around 11:35 this morning where a person was observed in possession of what appeared to be a weapon.
Police recommended the hold and secure due to the presence of a potential threat in the area at the time.
Two youths were apprehended shortly after as part of the investigation. They were later released to their parents.
Two replica handguns were located near the school. No one was injured.
ORIGINAL:
A police presence is visible in the area of Valleyview Drive and Oriole Road for a report involving a potential weapon.
On Oct. 3, 2024, around 11:35 a.m., Kamloops RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to the area where a person was observed in possession of what appeared to be a weapon. A school was placed in a hold and secure out of an abundance of caution, while police responded.
Residents are asked to please avoid the area while police are present.
An update will be provided when available.