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Spence siege ends in arrests

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THREE people, two men and a woman, were apprehended late this morning following an incident in Spence (Friday, October 3).

Around 6am Criminal Investigations detectives attended a unit to execute a search warrant. Entry was refused and negotiations commenced.

Specialist Response Group (SRG) Negotiators attended along with other SRG members.

About 10am, SRG entered the unit and located three people in a bedroom. All three people were taken into custody.

A search warrant is currently being executed on the unit.

Throughout the incident, no residents in the surrounding area were evacuated.

Inquiries are continuing.


UPDATE: Police have located and seized a firearm during the search warrant in Spence.

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