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Two suspects arrested after DDO armed break-in, 30 residents evacuated: Montreal police

WATCH: Two suspects arrested after DDO armed break-in, 30 residents evacuated: Montreal police – Feb 13, 2021

Two people have been arrested in Montreal’s Dollard-des-Ormeaux sector following an armed break-in on Saturday morning.

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Montreal police say at least two male suspects reportedly showed up at an apartment on Davignon Street near the Norgrove Street intersection just before 7 a.m.

Police were dispatched and arrested one suspect, 40, at the scene, where a officers found a firearm.

Officials say the second suspect, 18, was arrested hours later at an apartment on Davignon Street. Officers say the 18-year-old was unarmed at the time of his arrest.

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According to authorities, both suspects are known to police and could face charges of breaking and entering and weapons possession.

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Authorities say about 30 residents of the area were evacuated during the police operation for security reasons and relocated in a Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus.

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There were no reported injuries.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and a security perimeter has been set up in the area.

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