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Machete-wielding man arrested in Nanaimo

The man, who is well-known to police, was walking along Front Street about 1 p.m. waving the machete and kicking mailboxes
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Nanaimo RCMP surrounded the man with guns drawn, but he was co-operative and dropped to the ground, police said. FILE PHOTO

A man waving a machete was arrested Thursday afternoon in downtown Nanaimo.

Nanaimo RCMP Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien said the man, who is well-known to police, was walking along Front Street about 1 p.m. waving the machete and kicking mailboxes.

Police responded quickly and surrounded the man with guns drawn, but he was co-operative and dropped to the ground, O’Brien said.

“He was taken into custody without incident.”

The man is facing charges of mischief and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, and also had an outstanding warrant.

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