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Woman arrested after report of firearm in Saanich neighbourhood

Police were called about 3:30 p.m. Thursday and set up containment around a home in the 1500-block of Christmas Avenue
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Saanich police said a firearm was recovered and the investigation is ongoing. DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST

A woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after Saanich police responded to a report of someone in possession of a firearm near Shelbourne Street and Cedar Hill Cross Road.

Police were called about 3:30 p.m. and set up containment around a home in the 1500-block of Christmas Avenue with assistance from the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team.

The woman was due to appear in court Friday.

Police said a firearm was recovered and the investigation is ongoing, adding there was a significant response because of the risk posed by a possible firearm.

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