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A 34-year-old Vancouver woman has been charged after allegedly impersonating a police office at Vancouver’s largest Remembrance Day ceremony.

She was arrested after officers in attendance noticed her tactical, military style clothing.

“Officers noticed the woman wearing camouflage combat-style clothing, body armour, tactical boots, and a tactical vest with military-style pouches,” said police.

“She was also allegedly displaying a police-style badge on a chain and several police-related patches.”

The woman was arrested and police say she had a replica firearm.

“The VPD had roughly 120 police officers deployed to secure Remembrance Day ceremonies across the city,” said Const. Megan Lui.

“Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the need for police presence at such important public events.”

The Vancouver woman is charged with one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.