SASKATOON – Saskatoon police have cleared the scene after a reported hostage situation in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood on Sunday.
Shortly after 11 a.m., police were called to a disturbance at an apartment in the 300-block of Avenue T South.
A female caller said she was being held against her will by three men armed with firearms inside the building.
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The caller also added that the alleged suspects had drugs.
Police contained the scene and asked motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.
Investigators determined that the call was a hoax before 1 p.m.
Police are now trying to identify the person responsible for making a false complaint, which can constitute a criminal offence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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