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Man charged with unlawful confinement after police called to Saanich home

Officers discover firearms, real and fake, as well as ammunition in Ker Avenue home
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Police say one man faces charges including unlawful confinement, pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm and possession of a firearm without a licence or registration after an April 6 incident in Saanich. (Black Press Media file photo)

One man faces charges after police were called to a Saanich home for a report of someone held against their will Saturday.

Saanich police and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response team were called to the 300-block of Ker Avenue and contained the area on April 6.

One individual was safely removed from the home and flash diversion devices were used to assist in a man’s arrest, police said. No physical injuries were reported during the incident.

During a subsequent search, officers discovered several firearms, both real and imitation, as well as ammunition in the home.

Vincenzo Colantonio faces charges including unlawful confinement, pointing a firearm, careless use or storage of a firearm, and possession of a firearm without a licence or registration.

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