Five people arrested in weapons-related search in Halifax

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Five radical were arrested early Wednesday morning when constabulary searched a cardinal Halifax residence as portion of an ongoing weapons investigation.

No weapons were recovered astatine the Allan Street residence but constabulary accidental charges are anticipated

CBC News

· Posted: Apr 16, 2025 1:29 PM EDT | Last Updated: 11 minutes ago

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Halifax Regional Police arrested 5 radical connected Wednesday greeting successful narration to a weapons investigation. Four were aboriginal released. (David Laughlin/CBC)

Five radical were arrested early Wednesday morning when constabulary searched a cardinal Halifax residence as portion of an ongoing weapons investigation.

Officers conducted the search in the 6000 artifact of Allan Street soon earlier 5 a.m. AT, Halifax Regional Police said successful a quality release.

No weapons were located during the hunt and 4 of the 5 radical were aboriginal released, constabulary spokesperson Const. John MacLeod said. The different idiosyncratic remained successful custody successful narration to a abstracted investigation, helium said.

Nearby residents reported connected societal media they had heard sirens and astatine slightest 1 large shot, but MacLeod said nary firearms were discharged. He added that constabulary did marque usage of sensory irritants.

He said constabulary besides seized spot from the residence.

The probe is ongoing and charges are anticipated, the merchandise said.

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