There is a large police presence in multiple Whistler neighbourhoods today, after police conducted a large-scale raid across the resort.
At about 10 a.m. on March 8, "Whistler RCMP alongside LMD ERT (lower mainland Emergency Response Team), LMD PDS (Police Dog Section), and the Sea to Sky RCMP General Investigations Unit executed three search warrants on residences in the neighbourhoods of Emerald, Creekside, and Marketplace," said Staff Sgt. Sascha Banks in an email.
"Multiple individuals were taken into custody. Four men remain in custody and others that were detained were released on scene. Police will be in the area for the remainder of the day. There is no risk to public safety."
More information will be made available in the coming days, Banks said.
Chatter on social media indicated large police presences, complete with SWAT equipment and long guns, in the Marketplace area and at one of the entrances to Emerald.
Police originally posted about the incident on X.
"Whistler RCMP has a police presence in Emerald, Creekside, and Marketplace neighbourhoods for an ongoing investigation. Police will be on site for most of the day. There is no risk to public safety," the post said.
Pique will update this story as more information becomes available...
Whistler RCMP has a police presence in Emerald, Creekside, and Marketplace neighbourhoods for an ongoing investigation. Police will be on site for most of the day. There is no risk to public safety. pic.twitter.com/mtiFuTkQOs
— Whistler RCMP (@WhistlerRCMP) March 8, 2024
