WEYBURN – Weyburn RCMP advised the residents of Halbrite that there was an increased police presence in the community on Tuesday, due to the execution of a search warrant at a residence.
The search was in relation to an ongoing investigation.
As police entered the residence subject to the warrant, an adult male fled on foot. Police resources, including the Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services unit, searched Halbrite for the male.
He was apprehended without incident a short time after fleeing and was taken into police custody.
At no time during the police operation did investigators believe there to be a risk to public safety. The male was released and the investigation remains ongoing.
