Suspect in custody following heavy police presence in Southfork area of Leduc

FILE - An Alberta RCMP cruiser. (Tom Ross, CityNews Photo)

By Cole Fortner

Posted March 19, 2024 9:44 am.

Last Updated March 19, 2024 11:39 am.

Alberta RCMP say a police operation in the Southfork area of Leduc is now over.

Tuesday morning, Mounties issued a statement saying there was a heavy police presence in the area, and that the are should be avoided.

RCMP say a suspect is in custody and no injuries have been reported.

More to come.

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