RCMP in Ulukhaktok say they have arrested and charged a 43-year-old man in connection with a firearm complaint outside the community.
In a Thursday press release, police said they received a report around 5:17pm on Tuesday alleging a person had fired a gun toward an occupied cabin.
RCMP said officers safely evacuated the lone occupant of that cabin. Shortly afterward, police said a suspect who was intoxicated surrendered himself to officers.
Police said a loaded rifle was recovered from the scene. No injuries were reported.
RCMP have charged Adam Ekpakohak with careless use of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
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He appeared before a justice of the peace on the charges and was released from custody on a court order, police stated.
