There was a heavy police presence on Goodfish Lake First Nation in Alberta on Saturday.
In an update given at 10:48 a.m. RCMP said the incident was over and there was no concern for public safety.
RCMP provided a second update around 9:10 p.m. providing further details.
Police received a firearms complaint around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday informing them of multiple individuals with firearms at a residence.
By the time RCMP arrived at the home, the suspects had departed. A short time later police said the suspects had been located driving in a vehicle.
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As the suspects were seen in the vehicle, police received an additional complaint of a residential fire in Goodfish Lake First Nation.
RCMP said they believe both the firearms complaint and the residential fire are connected.
St. Paul RCMP, Lloydminster and Cold Lake police dog services, RCMP air services, RCMP emergency response team and other surrounding detachments helped contain the area and locate the three suspects without incident, RCMP said.
Two men and one woman were arrested but the suspects will not be named “until an information is sworn,” police said.
All three individuals remain in custody pending a judicial interim hearing.
RCMP said that they believe this to have been a targeted incident and said there is no concern for public safety.
RCMP ask that if you have any information regarding these incidents to please contact the St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8870 or to leave a tip with Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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