By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

‘Very large quantity’ of guns found at home of man accused of pointing pistol at officer: RCMP

Jan 29, 2019 | 4:48 PM

CAMPBELL RIVER — Police in Campbell River say they found a large stash of guns and ammo at the home of a man accused of pointing a pistol at an off-duty Mountie.

Campbell River RCMP said the off-duty officer was riding his bike in a large recreation area in the middle of town on the morning of Jan. 28 when he came upon a man searching for his dog.

“The officer entered back into the trails to assist the man looking for the lost dog,” a news release said.

“At this point the officer met the man, who was enraged about his dog that had just gone missing. The officer said he was there to help but instead the man allegedly pulled out a pistol and pointed it at the officer.”

Police said the officer got away from the man and called 911.

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Tony Green, 55, was arrested a short time later and police allegedly found a handgun and ammunition in the car he was driving.

A search of Green’s home found “a very large quantity” of firearms and rounds of ammo, police said, noting their search at his home will continue for at least another day.

Green was charged with six offences and is being held in custody ahead of a Feb. 1 court appearance.

Police said more charges are expected.

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