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An alarm has been sounded in Montreal, Canada, following reports of a hostage situation at the offices of the well-known video game company Ubisoft.
According to Business Insider, police have cordoned off the building on Saint-Laurent Boulevard and footage from the scene shows workers climbing onto the roof. A Ubisoft spokesperson told the website: “We are aware of the situation and are working with local authorities.”
“We confirm that a police operation is underway, but not the hostage-taking case,” was the first statement by a local government official to Business Insider. However, according to the report, Company employees on the roof were seen trying to seal the door. leading to them. Other employees are reportedly “huddled” in meeting rooms.
UPDATE – Police have closed a large perimeter surrounding the #Ubisoft office in Montreal now.pic.twitter.com/THSyjNvu8K
– Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) November 13, 2020
Breaking: A police operation is underway in Montreal, Canada.
Montreal Journal reports that a possible hostage situation involving dozens of people is ongoing at the Ubisoft building. pic.twitter.com/qdxNRoTP3C– PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) November 13, 2020
Officers responded to a call for immediate action, and So far no injuries have been reported. Specialist officials are inspecting the building and an armored police van was parked outside the apartment building.
The Montreal facility houses the studio for the French company that has created some of the most popular game titles, including “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry,” and “Watch Dogs.”
There is a possible hostage situation at Ubisoft Montreal https://t.co/eEmE10DvBS
– Kristine Holloway (@mspaperless) November 13, 2020
Before the confinement Hundreds of employees worked daily from the offices However, in the midst of quarantine, an unknown but significantly fewer number of employees now go to offices, and most employees are telecommuting from home.
Police are urging citizens to avoid the surrounding area, which has been cordoned off.
There is a police operation in progress at the corner of Saint-Laurent and St-Viateur. We ask people to avoid the area. the #SPVM he is currently validating the information and more details will follow. pic.twitter.com/44PjWzsCOh
– Montreal Police (@SPVM) November 13, 2020
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