Kamloops RCMP say a high-risk situation that led police into Ashcroft on Tuesday night ended with one person being taken into custody.

Spokesperson Const. Crystal Evelyn says around 10 p.m. that night, Kamloops RCMP got a threat that was directed towards police.

“During their investigation, frontline officers were able to identify a suspect as a distraught man in the Ashcroft area, who was previously known to police and believed to potentially have access to numerous firearms,” she said.

Evelyn notes a team of Kamloops RCMP officers – including the Police Dog unit – assisted Ashcroft RCMP officers in responding to the situation.

“After surrounding an apartment complex, police were able to make contact with the suspect and negotiate a safe surrender,” she said.

There were no injuries, but Evelyn says one person was taken into custody under the Mental Health Act, and immediately taken to hospital for a medical assessment and to be cared for.

At this time, no charges are being recommended.