Santa Clauses' celebrating draws police to suburban mall

Santa Clauses' celebrating draws police to suburban Vancouver mall

at 18:18 on December 19, 2006, EST.

BURNABY, B.C. (CP) - Even Santa can be a little naughty at times. RCMP were called to a disturbance at Metrotown Mall near Vancouver on Saturday and found a gaggle of 100 Santas carrying a gasoline container full of "a pungent mix of holiday cheer."

"The Santas were relieved of their cocktails and sent on their way without incident," RCMP said in a news release Tuesday.

"Santa was using public transportation and no reindeer were located. With the seizure of the Christmas spirits, police feel confident he will not be impaired at the reins and be on schedule for next week."