Three people are in custody after an incident in Morinville early Saturday afternoon.
RCMP released few details, but just after noon alerted the public to a heavy police presence in the town just north of Edmonton.
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Mounties asked people to avoid an area near 103 Street and 100 Avenue and not to share photos or details of police activity on social media.
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An online post by the Town of Morinville indicated the situation was happening at a local hotel.
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In a news release an hour later, RCMP said the investigation was complete.
Charges are pending against three people and police expected to release at a later date.
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