On Wednesday October 26, 2016. just before 11:00pm, Saanich Police were in the 1800 Block of Elmhurst Dr., when an officer noted what appeared to be a handgun through an open window.
Saanich Police were able to make contact with the resident. After several hours, and with the assistance of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, a man was taken into custody without incident.
Police obtained a warrant and conducted a search of the home, discovering three replica firearms which have now been seized.
A 26 year old Saanich man, who is known to police, has been arrested.
The suspect was in breach of various imposed conditions. Saanich Police will be recommending five charges of breaching a recognizance and he will be appearing before the courts later today.