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Hate graffiti investigated

Salmon Arm RCMP are investigating reports of anti-Muslim graffiti.

Staff Sgt. Scott West said the graffiti “is negative and pertains to members of the Muslim faith.

“The incident appears to be isolated and our office is confirming this with the City of Salmon Arm.”

Someone scrawled 'Kill all Islamic Muslims' on a fence next to a Salmon Arm walking trail earlier this week.

“The graffiti and its subject matter is uncharacteristic in the area,” said West.

“Our office is following up on the matter and if a suspect or suspects are identified there is a potential of criminal charges which will be dependent on the totality of the circumstances and evidence that our office can secure.”

West said RCMP have made contact with local immigrant services and “look forward to providing new additions to our community with information on how the police operate in Canada and locally in Salmon Arm as we support the important work that they do here.”



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