SURREY RCMP are commending the actions of a concerned citizen that lead to the seizure of a loaded handgun.

On April 27 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Surrey RCMP received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a vehicle parked in front of a business with four occupants attempting to conceal their identities.

The Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) responded to the area and located the suspicious vehicle parked in front of a Newton banquet hall. Four male occupants were detained as police searched the vehicle, locating a loaded handgun. The males were released from scene and police continue to investigate firearms-related offences.

“The relationship between the community and the police is an essential component in maintaining public safety in our communities,” said Cpl. James Mason, Media Relations Officer with the Surrey RCMP, on Thursday. “This member of the public did the right thing and called police to report this suspicious activity. When your instincts tell you something doesn’t feel right about a situation, follow those instincts and call the police.”