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Police car set on fire, destroyed in Clare

A police vehicle was set on fire in Clare.

It happened before 2 a.m. Wednesday at a service station in Meteghan.

RCMP say the vehicle was there for repairs, firefighters arrived to the car fully engulfed in flames.

Two other vehicles parked nearby were damaged, there were no injuries.

In a statement, Sgt. Jeff LeBlanc with the Meteghan RCMP say they believe this was intentional, and linked to other violent crimes in the area.

He says they are concerned and aware, and increased police resources are coming.

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2:48 pm, Apr 12, 2026
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