The RCMP say the man taken into custody on the grounds of Rideau Hall Thursday was in possession of several firearms.

Police are not releasing the man’s name pending his court appearance on numerous charges.

However, Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme, confirms the man was loose on the grounds armed with a gun for 13 minutes before RCMP made visual contact with him and it was nearly two hours before he was taken into custody.

Neither the governor general nor the prime minister was on the grounds Thursday morning.

(C.P)