Police swarm over fake gun

A heavy police presence in Vernon Polson Park Friday evening was in response to a firearms report.

RCMP swarmed the skatepark area about 5:20 p.m. and had guns drawn as they searched youths at the park.

Vernon RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Tania Finn says officers responded to a weapons complaint from a witness, who advised that "an individual in a group was seen with a firearm."

"Police located a group of individuals matching the description and located an airsoft pistol, which was relinquished to police."