Kamloops RCMP say there was a large police presence at a Sahali coffee shop this morning  after a man dropped what appeared to be a handgun.

Mounties say they were called to the 900-block of Columbia Street West around 7 a.m., and were able to identify and locate three suspects in short order.

“One of the men, who was known to police, was located in possession of a pellet gun, knife, and more than 170 grams of suspected illegal drugs, which were seized,” Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said.

Evelyn says the suspect was held in custody.

Police are asking people with information to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-21821.