Charges laid against man carrying airsoft guns

Posted Jul 24, 2014 4:24 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A Calgary man who caused some tense moments at the Stand-up for Israel rally Wednesday, when two airsoft guns were found in his backpack, has now been charged by police.

Adam Joseph Dykens, 26, will remain in custody until a court appearance Friday where he will face several charges, including two counts of carrying a concealed weapon.

Officers arrested Dykens without incident after security search his backpack as he tried to enter the event at the Jewish Community Centre.

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