Weapons used in Oakville film shoot prompt quick response from police
Published September 29, 2020 at 6:20 pm
A fake gun used in an Oakville movie shoot lead to police using real ones to make arrests.
This incident occurred on Sept. 26 at 11:15 p.m.
A fake gun used in an Oakville movie shoot lead to police using real ones to make arrests.
This incident occurred on Sept. 26 at 11:15 p.m.
Halton Police received a report that a man was being held at gunpoint and forced into an apartment unit on Marlborough Crt. The witness also told police that a hatchet was seen and screaming was coming from the apartment.
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As a result, Halton police, including members of the Tactical Rescue Unit, rushed to the scene.
After taking control of the situation, police took four males into custody without incident.
During a search of the apartment, officers located a prop handgun and a plastic hatchet. The arrested parties explained to police that they were film students, and that the weapons and screaming and yelling had been part of a film shoot.
All parties were released unconditionally and no charges will be laid by police.
Halton police point out that prop guns can be mistaken for genuine firearms by the public and pose a potential safety risk for all involved.
Police suggest that filmmakers contact police in advance if any of the activities may arouse suspicion. They also suggest that when filming in public that proper permits from the municipality be obtained.
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