A man is facing 10 charges, including unlawful confinement, after Saanich police responded to a report of a person being held against their will on the weekend.
Police were called to a home on Ker Avenue near Pearkes Recreation Centre on Saturday and contained the surrounding area.
The person being held against their will got out safely. Police said “flash-diversion devices” — also known as flash bangs and used as a distraction — were used during the arrest of the suspect.
A search warrant was executed at the home and several firearms, imitation firearms and a cache of ammunition were located.
Vincenzo Colantonio has been charged with unlawful confinement, pointing a firearm, careless use or storage of a firearm and possession of a firearm without a licence or registration.
No one was injured during the incident.
