On April. 16, at about 10:15 a.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of an individual brandishing a handgun outside the employee door of a local business in the area of 56 St. and 48 Ave.
RCMP say they quickly located the person and made an arrest without incident.
According to RCMP, a gas-powered revolver and knife were seized from the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.
The RCMP advises there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
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