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Armed man in custody

A man is in custody in Salmon Arm following complaints he was distraught, intoxicated and armed.

RCMP responded to a call shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday of a man inside a vehicle on a rural property on Black Road.

He was reportedly intoxicated and in possession of a firearm.

Police contained the property with officers from Salmon Arm and the North Okanagan as well as a dog team. The Emergency Response Team was also activated due to the risk to public safety.

RCMP were able to establish contact with the man and successfully de-escalated the situation.

The man was safely taken into custody.

He was uninjured, but is in hospital in the care of health-care professionals.



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