Halifax District RCMP are investigating a weapons complaint that occurred today in Cole Harbour.
At 1:00 p.m. today, RCMP received information from the public that a small group of youths were seen walking into Cole Harbour Place with what appeared to be a handgun.
Cole Harbour RCMP along with the assistance of a Halifax Regional Police K9 Service Dog responded to the building and located the individuals and seized the replica handgun.
No one was injured during this incident; however the building was locked down for a period of time this afternoon.
The investigation is ongoing.
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