An RCMP gas gun that fell off a police truck near Golden Ears bridge has been turned in by a member of the public.

鈥淎s a result of media coverage, a member of the public immediately called the RCMP to report they recovered the equipment in the area it was believed to have gone missing,鈥� an RCMP statement said.

鈥淥fficers have connected with them and confirmed that all missing items have accounted for.鈥�

The force issued a public call for assistance yesterday in locating the 40MM Abrams Airborne Mfg Inc. Less Lethal Multi-Launcher (gas gun) and a large green case containing related ammunition.

It is believed that the items fell through the insecure back hatch of a truck canopy on July 23 shortly before 7:30 a.m. in the area of the Golden Ears Bridge.

The driver of the truck, a member of the Integrated Emergency Response Team, was alerted to the open latch by a passing motorist.

The police officer stopped to check the content of the truck and noticed a green camouflage bag containing the multi-launcher missing.

A review of the incident is being conducted, the police statement said.