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RCMP lift shelter in place for St. Albert neighbourhood after suspect arrested

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RCMP in St. Albert have arrested a man in connection with an early morning firearms complaint.

Officers were called to Amber Crescent near Hebert Road and Atkins Drive around 1 a.m. A heavy police presence could be seen in the area. Officers asked residents in stay in their homes while they investigated the threat.

The suspect was arrested around 5 a.m. and the notice to shelter in place was lifted.

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Police remained on scene for several hours while they conducted their investigation.

RCMP said more information would be released once charges were laid.

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