Shots-fired reports lead Vancouver police to seize guns, drugs from False Creek boat

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsCrimeLocal News Shots-fired reports lead Vancouver police to seize guns, drugs from False Creek boat Police used marine units and personnel from the emergency response team to board a boat in False Creek on Sunday Author of the article: By J.J. Adams Published Sep 15, 2026 Last updated 33 minutes ago 1 minute read Join the conversation The R.G. McBeath is the new flagship of the VPD marine division. PHOTO BY VPD Article content It wasn’t the high seas, but drama nonetheless. Article content The Vancouver police marine unit boarded and searched a boat moored in False Creek after receiving reports of someone firing a gun with a suppressor into the water on Sunday evening. Article content Article content At around 6 p.m. on Sunday, the marine unit and emergency response team boarded the vessel Night Shadow, finding four individuals aboard, who were arrested. Article content Article content After the boat was towed to a secure location, a warrant was obtained to search it. Police then found a chrome handgun, multiple gun parts — including a large, extended magazine — as well as several suppressors. Article content Sunrise Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Suppressors are devices fitted to the barrel of a gun to reduce the noise and muzzle blast when guns are fired. They’re prohibited in Canada. Article content Also found were several small bags of what police suspect to be crystal meth and fentanyl, along with the chemicals, dyes, scales and utensils used for cooking drugs. Article content Charges have not been laid. The investigation continues. Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Share this article in your social network COMMENTS You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in JOIN THE CONVERSATION Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.