Red Deer RCMP have several people in custody after executing a search warrant at a residence on Hewson Avenue in the Highland Green neighbourhood with support from the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) shortly before 1 pm this afternoon.

A number of people in the residence were taken into custody without incident.

The search warrant was executed in relation to a serious Criminal Code investigation that Red Deer RCMP opened recently.

At this time, RCMP can’t offer more information on the investigation or the number of people in custody, but more information will be forthcoming in subsequent updates as the investigation continues and when charges have been sworn before the courts.

If you have information about this investigation, contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

If your information leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.