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New Brunswick RCMP is continuing to investigate a report of shots fired in the Centennial Park area of Moncton.
Around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Codiac RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle struck by bullets near Millennium Boulevard and Killam Drive.
The shots appeared to come from the woods in nearby Centennial Park.
There were no reports of injuries.
Access to the park was closed and an Alert Ready message was issued as police conducted an exhaustive search of the park and surrounding area.
Police continue their search for evidence.
An updated Alert Ready message was issued at 6:05 p.m.
HALIFAX New Brunswick RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a 49-year-old woman in the Pont-Landry, N.B. area. Tracadie RCMP said in a news release that a passerby discovered the body of a woman on Chemin W Gautreau on Wednesday afternoon. Police said in an autopsy will be conducted Friday to assist police in the investigation and to help determine the cause of death. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267). Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
Courtesy RCMP
Three people have been arrested and 17 firearms and drugs seized following an RCMP drug investigation that began in January in western New Brunswick.
On January 29, RCMP along with the police dog carried out a search warrant at a home on Wilmot Road near Hartland.
During the search, police seized 17 firearms including one that was loaded, crystal meth and various types of ammunition, drug equipment and an amount of cash.
A 28-year-old man and 66-year-old man, both from Wilmot, as well as a 36-year-old man from Elmwood were arrested at the scene.
All three individuals were later released pending a future court appearance.
Harbour Grace RCMP say a missing mother and child have been located. Brittany Bishop and Alexander Kennedy had been reported missing from Carbonear since Friday night. Police are thanking the public for their assistance.