Authorities treating arson at First Nation's office as a hate crime


The office of the Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em Band in Campbell River, British Columbia. Image from Google Maps

Authorities in British Columbia are treating a suspicious fire at the offices of the Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em Band as a hate crime.

Racist graffiti was found inside the structure after the fire last week, CBC News reported. "I can't disclose the exact wording that was used. It's part of the investigation," RCMP Staff Sgt. Troy Beauregard was quoted as saying.

The fire caused about $40,000 in damage to the office, CBC reported. It's located in Campbell River.

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