Several arrests have been made after a firearm investigation in west Saint John.
Officers were called to a residence on Duke Street West around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said it was reported that two men had entered the residence armed with a rifle.
“Upon arrival, officers were confronted at the doorway by a 38-year-old man leaving the residence while armed with a rifle,” said a police news release on Wednesday.
The man was arrested, along with six other people inside the residence and the driver of a vehicle outside. Police said they also located and seized a second shotgun inside the residence.
The 38-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of a non-restricted firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited and possession of cocaine. He remains in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Thursday for a bail hearing.
The 37-year-old driver of the vehicle was arrested for unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. She was released on conditions and has a court date in May.
A 64-year-old man was held in custody on an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to attend court on an unrelated matter.
Five others inside the residents were released without charges pending further investigation.
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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