A police incident unfolding in Coquitlam has the RCMP warning the public to avoid the area.
While details are limited, the incident is causing severe traffic issues and impacting city services.
🛑As a result, all programs and activities at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court) have been cancelled for today. Those in registered programs will be contacted by staff shortly. https://t.co/dduGNUdMBK
— City of Coquitlam (@cityofcoquitlam) September 22, 2023
Coquitlam RCMP told Daily Hive to avoid the area of Glen Drive between High Street and Pinetree Way.
The unfolding incident has also affected TransLink’s service.
#RiderAlert 188 Coquitlam Central Station detour beginning at 11:05 AM. Regular route to Pinetree Way and Guildford Way, then via Guildford Way, Johnson St, then resume regular route due to road block. ^LR
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) September 22, 2023
BC Premier David Eby was asked about the incident at the UBCM convention in Vancouver.
Some Coquitlam residents have shared photos of the police incident via Reddit.
A bunch more cops showed up at Glen and Pinetree
byu/stevebholden incoquitlam
More to come…