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Five arrested, loaded long gun seized after break and enter at P.E.I. home: RCMP

An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
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Five people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a house in St. Georges, P.E.I.

Kings District RCMP responded to the house around 1:45 p.m. on Monday.

When police arrived, officers found and arrested five people for break and enter, according to an RCMP news release.

Police also seized a loaded long gun and used a drone to search the area to determine there were no others involved.

Two of the accused, Derek James Buote and Holly Anne Hull, were held in custody for a remand hearing on Tuesday.

Buote has been charged with:

  • break and enter into a dwelling house
  • possession of stolen property obtained by crime
  • breach of probation

Hull has been charged with:

  • break and enter into a dwelling house
  • possession of stolen property obtained by crime
  • unsafe storage of a firearm
  • unauthorized possession of a firearm

Police say the other three people are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

For more Prince Edward Island news, visit our dedicated provincial page.

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