ON Wednesday, April 24 just before 8:45 a.m., Richmond RCMP received a report of a man allegedly in possession of firearms in a hotel in the 3000-block of St. Edwards Drive.

Shortly after 12 p.m., Richmond RCMP with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team arrested the man without incident.

Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) subsequently executed a search warrant on the man’s hotel room. Four assault style rifles, one of which was loaded, one loaded handgun, over $2,000 in cash and approximately 800 grams in alleged illicit drugs were seized.

“The professionalism and coordination displayed by our officers and the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team played a crucial role in neutralizing a high-risk situation. The initial response coordinated by our frontline officers directly contributed to the successful outcome,” says Inspector Mike Roberts, Operations Officer, Richmond RCMP.

The man was released on a police undertaking with conditions. Charges are pending.

There is no known nexus to the BC Gang conflict at this time, police said. The investigation is ongoing.