Press Release from October 5, 2023

Miramichi Police are advising the public that as a result of this photograph being posted on social media on October 4, an individual (who cannot be identified due to the YCJA) was arrested very shortly after it was posted. The gun depicted in the photo was seized, and confirmed to be a BB gun. Charges are pending. The MPF wishes to advise that these types of incidents are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The safety of our students, schools and the general public are paramount. Any further incidents will be dealt with swiftly and harshly.