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5 arrested, firearm seized in high-risk Saskatoon traffic stop

Saskatoon police seize firearm, arrest five, in high-risk traffic stop. Julien Fournier / Global News

Saskatoon police say five people are in custody after a high-risk traffic stop Friday morning.

A patrol officer had stopped a suspicious vehicle at 33rd Street West and Avenue H North at around 7:40 a.m. CT.

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It was then discovered a firearm might be inside the vehicle.

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Additional units were called in to assist.

Police said three men and two women were arrested without incident and a firearm seized.

Charges have yet to be laid as police continue to investigate.

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Traffic in the area was temporarily detoured to ensure public safety. Those restrictions have since been lifted.

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