Helicopters, dozens of police cars deployed in Maple Ridge investigation

MAPLE RIDGE — Maple Ridge residents may have heard sirens blaring and choppers flying overhead as police conducted an investigation in parts of the city Saturday evening (July 18).

A number of locals took to social media at around 4:30 p.m., reporting at least 25 police cars rushing across the Golden Ears Bridge and a loud boom near 227 Street and 123 Avenue.

Shortly after, roughly three police helicopters were seen circling the area, as well as a large police presence gathered on 227th by 5 p.m.

RCMP issued a statement at 5:23 p.m. saying officers were responding to locations near the Port Haney Wharf and Silver Valley with support from specialized units, including the Emergency Response Team.

Police added that there was no threat to public safety during the incident.

One resident said there were six people in handcuffs in front of a home on 227 Street at around 7 p.m.

More updates will be provided as they become available.