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Eighteen people were arrested last Saturday in Richmond thanks to a joint operation between Richmond RCMP and transit police officers.
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RCMP, transit police operation results in 18 arrests
Published 10:20 PST, Fri February 18, 2022
Last Updated: 10:32 PST, Fri February 18, 2022
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In a response to recent crime trends, which indicate that some people use the Canada Line to enter Richmond to commit crime, a joint force operation resulted in 18 arrests.
Richmond RCMP officers worked with Metro Vancouver Transit Police officers last Saturday (Feb. 12) and made 18 arrests including theft, possession of stolen property, and breach of conditions. In addition, a bait bike was stolen, a warrant was executed and a missing 13-year-old Vancouver girl was located.
Of the 18 people arrested, 11 were not residents of Richmond, but had entered the municipality using transit.
“Crime does not adhere to municipal boundaries and over half of those arrested today depended on using public transit to enter Richmond,” says Sgt. Simon Lee, non-commissioned officer in charge of Richmond RCMP targeted enforcement units. “It also shows, to some extent, the pervasiveness of retail theft and other property crimes, something we examine very seriously. With each successful operation, we foster good will and inter-agency cooperation. We look forward to working with our colleagues from the Metro Vancouver Transit Police again in the near future.”
Const. Amanda Steed of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police says the number of arrests is “a strong reflection that teamwork made this joint effort a huge success."
If members of the public see something that they’d like to report to police, they can call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or text Transit Police discreetly at 87-77-77.
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