Cochrane RCMP have laid charges against a man they allege was in possession of a “home-made” firearm.
A Monday news release from RCMP says the accused was arrested on Friday after the detachment received reports of a man with a gun in the Cochrane area.
Investigators haven’t released further details about the firearm or how it was made, but say no one was injured.
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The accused, a 37-year-old Stoney Nakoda man, is charged with four weapons-related offences.
He is scheduled to appear in court on April 29.

Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to call Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.