REGINA - Update 2: Two Regina men have been charged after a police operation shut down traffic on Victoria Avenue East.
On Thursday, Jan. 30, at approximately 9:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Victoria Avenue for the report of a firearms offence. Information received indicated there were individuals inside the building with what appeared to be a firearm.
Officers, including from the Explosive Disposal Unit and SWAT team, arrived and canvassed the area. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., officers took four suspects into custody. Subsequently, two of them were charged.
A 34-year-old man was charged with:
failure to comply with conditions;
- six counts of possession of a firearm;
- possession of an unauthorized firearm;
- possession of a prohibited weapon;
- careless use of a firearm;
- careless storage of a firearm; and
- reckless discharge of a firearm.
A 24-year-old man was charged with failure to comply with conditions.
Update: The police operation in the 1100 block of Victoria Avenue East is now concluded, says the Regina Police Service.
"The public is free to resume their activities as per normal," stated an update issued just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday. There were no details from police on the purpose or any results of the operation, other than to say investigation into the matter is ongoing and that they thank the public for their cooperation.
Original post: The Regina Police Service is currently conducting a police operation in the 1100 block of Victoria Avenue East.
This is an ongoing dynamic situation and the safety of the public and police is of the upmost importance. The police are asking the public to avoid the area and refrain from posting or broadcasting photo or video on social media, which could interfere with the active investigation.
The Regina Police Service ask the public for their cooperation in this matter.
