Saanich Police closed a section of the Galloping Goose Trail for an investigation by the Major Crimes Unit. The trail has now reopened after the investigation concluded. Police officers were seen using metal detectors in the closed section of the trail.
Saanich Police closed a section of the Galloping Goose on March 12, 2024 for an investigation by the Major Crime s Unit. Saanich Police says the Galloping Goose Trail between Grange Road and McKenzie Avenue has reopened after an earlier closure. The section of the trail was closed from 6:30 p.m. on March 11 to 11:45 a.m. on March 12 while Major Crime s investigated with the assistance of K9 units.
“At daybreak, with the support of the Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit, a thorough search and canvas of the area was conducted. That has now concluded,” a news release from Saanich Police says. “Going forward, we will provide more information on this file as needed.” A CHEK News reporter on scene says there are police officers walking through the closed section with what appears to be metal detectors. There are at least eight police officers searching, with around 10 officers on scene, according to the CHEK reporter. The Greater Victoria School District says classes are unaffected at Spectrum Community School and Marigold Elementary School. The principal of nearby St
Saanich Police Galloping Goose Trail Investigation Major Crimes Unit Reopening Metal Detectors
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