During a series of search operations conducted on Monday night, law enforcement officials seized several LPG propane gas cylinders along with various other items of interest.
Search Operations Details
Officers from the Langfords Police Station and the Special Services Unit (SSU) executed multiple search warrants across several communities, including:
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Skerritt’s Pasture
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Cedar Grove
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North Sound Extension
Items Seized
The police collected the following items at a property in Skerritt’s Pasture:
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Three (3) 100-pound LPG propane gas cylinders
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One (1) 20-pound gas cylinder
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One (1) green and white spray can
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One (1) Makita power saw
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One (1) pair of Nike Air Force sneakers
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One (1) black hoodie
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Fifteen (15) cutting discs
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Two (2) gas regulators with hoses
Ongoing Investigations
Several individuals are currently assisting the police in their investigations, including:
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A 29-year-old from Skerritt’s Pasture
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A 28-year-old from Cedar Grove
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A 27-year-old from North Sound Extension
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An 18-year-old from Liberta
Investigations into this matter are still ongoing.
Meanwhile, authorities urge anyone who may have had LPG propane gas cylinders stolen to contact the Langfords Police Station at 562-5730 or the Parham Police Station at 463-2060.
On one hand, I’m glad the police recovered the items. On the other hand, it’s troubling that something like LPG theft seems to be happening at this scale. That’s not petty crime, that’s organized.
At the end of the day, this affects the whole community. Whether it’s households or small businesses, everyone feels the ripple effect because there is a lingering fear