GATINEAU, Que. (CP) - The security perimeter around the prime minister's official Quebec country house was breached early Sunday morning by a "troubled individual" who smashed a car through a gate.

"The protective unit of the RCMP intercepted the vehicle right away and proceeded with the arrest of the individual," Cpl. Jean Hainey said. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was staying at the residence, known as Harrington Lake, at the time of the 2:30 a.m. disturbance.

The RCMP provided few other details although various media reports said the suspect was a woman who was driving a white Chevrolet and simply wanted to meet Harper