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RCMP says white van spotted on First Nations reserves in Victoria poses “no risk to public”

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Sidney/North Saanich RCMP say that a white van spotted on multiple First Nations reserves poses no risk to the public.

Over the past week, Victoria Buzz has been receiving various reports of a suspicious white van allegedly carrying two men spotted on several First Nations reserves on the Saanich Peninsula.

Sources say this van has been approaching young girls on the Tsawout, Tsartlip, and Pauquachin reserves.

“Cops have been called more than once and they don’t consider it a threat. I guess as long as they’re young native girls it’s not a problem,” says Brian YellowWolf Sampson.

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP spokesperson Cst. Meighan de Pass has confirmed that police have received similar complaints.

“Our Indigenous Policing section is actively involved in investigating these reports,” says de Pass.

However, de Pass states that police do not think the public is at risk.

No further information about the reported incidents will be revealed at this time as the case is under active investigation.

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Brishti Basu
Former Senior Staff Writer and Content Manager at Victoria Buzz.

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