According to CBC And other local media, Ubisoft Montreal is heading to a major police operation. At about 1:30 a.m. ET, a group of suspects entered the building. Montreal Police Confirmation There is an ongoing operation in the area, but it has stopped being called hostage status. As 3:10 pm ET, Police say no injuries were reported.
Police operations are underway at the corners of Saint-Laurent and Saint-Vitor. We tell people to avoid the area. This # SPVM Currently validating the information and more details will follow. pic.twitter.com/44PjWzsCOh
– Police Montreal (@SPVM) November 13, 2020
The video has been uploaded by people on Twitter and other social media platforms showing heavily armed officers. Cordoning the surrounding area, As well as a large host of people on the roof of the studio. Eric Pope, The community manager with the company, said on Twitter that he recognized some people on the roof of the building. Ubisoft Montreal’s head office is located in the Trendy Mile End neighborhood of the city. Police have told people to stay away from the area.
