The Edmonton Police Service responded to a weapons complaint at the Italian Cultural Centre at 142 Street and 133 Avenue just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
It was a reported that a man with a weapon allegedly made threats towards a political leader at a function with about 500 people present.
The suspect was arrested without incident at approximately 4:30 pm. and is in police custody.
Charges are pending as the investigation continues.