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Loaded rifle, meth seized by Prince Albert, Sask. police during busy weekend

Prince Albert, Sask., police seized loaded rifle, meth during a busy Labour Day weekend. File / Global News

Police in Prince Albert said the Labour Day long weekend was a busy one for officers in the northern Saskatchewan city.

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In one case, patrol officers spotted a stolen vehicle parked outside a business in the 2800-block of 6th Avenue East early Monday morning.

A search turned up a loaded .22-calibre rifle, three knives and 0.7 grams of meth.

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A 15-year-old girl, a 17-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were arrested.

They are facing numerous firearm-related charges along with stolen vehicle, drug and breach of court order charges.

On Saturday morning, officers tried to pull over a vehicle, however, the driver refused to stop.

Police said he headed north across the Diefenbaker Bridge before stopping on Highway 2 where he was arrested.

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Among the charges a 22-year-old Sturgeon Lake man is facing are impaired driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving while disqualified.

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All of the accused are scheduled to appear Tuesday morning in Prince Albert provincial court.

In total, police said they responded to 275 calls for service between Friday evening and Monday morning, , including 45 for disturbances and 37 for intoxicated people.

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