Lac La Biche RCMP partnered with the Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search arrant leading to the arrest of four adults and the seizure of multiple firearms.
“Police were granted a search warrant that was executed with the assistance of Alberta RCMP’s Emergency Response Team on the evening of Oct. 24, 2025,” reads the release. “Four adults were arrested. During the search of the residence, police located a seized a sawed-off shotgun, 4 replica firearms, and additional firearm and some ammunition.”
One male was arrested and charged. A 29-year-old resident of Long Plain Nation Man., was charged with possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of ammunition while prohibited, and two counts of failing to comply with a release order. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Lac La Biche court on November 3.
“This investigation resulted in police arresting a prolific offender and removed unsafe firearms from the streets,” said Cpl. Chris Salamon of the Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit. “Crime Reduction Units in collaboration with RCMP detachments, like Lac La Biche, effectively target priority offenders who cause the most harm in our communities and play a crucial role to increase public safety.”
Police are encouraging residents with information about any crime to contact their local RCMP detachment or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
