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Thompson Rural RCMP arrests two men while responding to firearm complaint

Two men were arrested in Tatasweyak Cree Nation last Saturday afternoon.

Thompson Rural RCMP received a report of two men fighting in the community, with one suspect  reportedly armed with a knife.

A 31-year-old man was taken into custody for being in possession of the knife.

A short while later,  RCMP were advised that the other man, 29, had gone to the First Nation Safety Officer’s office in an attempt to break-in and assault the man being held, both which failed and he fled.

It was then reported  that the second man had armed himself with a shotgun and was walking around the community pointing the firearm at individuals.

RCMP officers arrived in the community, located the suspect and took him into custody.

Trio Flett, 29, was remanded into custody on charges including Assault and firearms-related offences.

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