Turtleford RCMP arrests five people fled from officers patrolling Thunderchild First Nation after they tried to pull over the unregistered car.
A spike belt was used as the vehicle headed towards Turtleford but was unsuccessful. RCMP says after a short chase the vehicle ended up in a ditch where a sawed-off firearm and ammo was found.
The occupants were arrested Wednesday. Four of the suspects face a total of 28 charges including firearm and resisting arrest charges. The fifth passenger was released but remains under investigation.
The four appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Thursday.
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