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RCMP arrest 6 men, seize guns and stolen truck on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) seized a firearm and arrested an alleged gang member on the Sunchild First Nation last week.
Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) seized a firearm and arrested an alleged gang member on the Sunchild First Nation last week. Getty Images

Loon Lake RCMP said arrests were made at a house on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.

Police were called to a report of a stolen vehicle and found the truck at a home on the Saskatchewan reserve at around 3:30 p.m. CT on Thursday,

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Three men were arrested at the house while more suspects were believed to be inside.

RCMP said due to their investigation and for safety reasons, the emergency response team and two police dog teams were brought in.

The three remaining men were arrested during a search of the house at around 4 a.m. on Friday.

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No injuries were reported.

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A search of the home resulted in the seizure of two sawed-off firearms and a substance suspected to be meth. The truck was confirmed to be stolen and also recovered.

Police said they are still investigating.

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