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Gun allegedly pointed out of vehicle window in Waterloo
(Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)
Five youths were arrested Wednesday after someone saw a gun pointed out the window of a passing vehicle in Waterloo.
Waterloo regional police said the vehicle was reportedly driving around the University Avenue West and Ira Needles Boulevard area around 3:35 p.m.
The vehicle was eventually located near Erbsville Road and Laurelwood Drive and a search turned up three airsoft guns.
Police said three youths were arrested but criminally warned for weapons-related offences and released without charges.
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