Dramatic Vancouver bust nets 6 arrests

Six men are reported to be in custody following a combined RCMP and Vancouver police operation in south Vancouver Monday.

Heavily armed police in an SUV rammed a vehicle in the area of Hudson Street and Southwest Marine Drive shortlybefore 2 p.m. PTMonday and then arrested the occupants of the car, witnesses told CBC News.

Other arrests were made in a warehouse nearby, the witnesses said.

The police operation causedthe lockdown of the nearbyVancouver Transit Centre, which prevented buses andpeople from leaving or entering the bus terminal.

About 100 buses were affected and transit officials said the delays would likely take a toll on bus schedules in several parts of the city through the eveningrush hour.

Police revealed no details about the reason for the arrests.