Vancouver Police say a 34-year-old woman was arrested at Victory Square and charged after officers found she was carrying a replica firearm.
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Vancouver Police say officers arrested a 34-year-old woman who was attending the Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square on Wednesday.
Police said officers observed the woman wearing camouflage combat-style clothing, body armour, tactical boots and a tactical vest with military-style pouches.
VPD alleged officers also saw a police-style badge on a chain around her neck and several police-related patches.
After officers arrested the woman, they found she was carrying a replica firearm.
Police said the woman has been charged with one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
“The VPD had roughly 120 police officers deployed to secure Remembrance Day ceremonies across the city,” said Cst. Megan Lui with the VPD. “Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the need for police presence at such important public events.”
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