Apparent explosives found after hours-long standoff in Ontario: police

Apparent explosive devices were found inside of an RV after an hours-long standoff in Ontario, police say.

Barrie police said that officers responded to the parking lot located at 409 Bayfield Street, which is north of Highway 400, on Tuesday after receiving information about a person in crisis who was inside of an RV with a gun.

“Police made contact with the male inside the vehicle just before noon,” the service said.

The man fired a gun at that time but no one was injured, police said.

Tactical officers and crisis negotiators also responded, while nearby homes and businesses were evacuated “out of an abundance of caution,” police said.

Shortly before 4 a.m., around 14 hours after police first made contact with the man, he surrendered.

Police said a 43-year-old Barrie man was taken into custody “without issue.” He was then brought to receive medical attention.

No injuries were reported.

Suspected explosives ‘neutralized’ or removed

“After the male’s arrest, the Barrie police explosives disposal unit was called to investigate several apparent improvised explosive devices located within the RV,” police said.

“All devices were safely and successfully neutralized or removed from the scene.”

Police said the suspect will be facing “multiple” charges.

Officers are maintaining a small presence at the scene as the investigation continues.

Further information about the case wasn’t immediately released.