'This is a very concerning trend and it is out of pure luck that no one was hurt from the explosive devices,' said Squamish RCMP Staff Sgt.
Squamish RCMP is investigating after a rowdy night in Squamish's Garibaldi Highlands neighbourhood Halloween night.
Throughout the night, locals took to Squamish social media concerned with the number of youth setting off fireworks in the area."A number of youths were physically and verbally aggressive towards police. Fireworks were directed at police and their vehicles and were set off. Additionally, some youths were in possession of bear spray, bear bangers, improvised explosive devices and wearing balaclavas," the police release states.
In addition to the illegal use of fireworks, a District of Squamish map shows that 22 legal permits were held in the Garibaldi Highlands for Oct. 31; the most of any neighbourhood in town.
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