RNC say twelve people vacated a home on Spencer Street that was the focus of a major police operation over the lunch hour.
RNC and the RCMP Tactical Team descended on the centre city neighbourhood earlier today and cordoned off the street.
Area residents identified the house in question as a local “trap house.”
Police have searched the home and charges are pending.
RNC advise that there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area throughout the day, but that there is no risk to public safety.
Earlier story
There is an increased police presence in the area of Spencer Street in the capital city.
RNC are asking residents and drivers to follow the direction of officers and to avoid the area for the time-being if at all possible.
The road is cordoned off with police tape and the RCMP’s Tactical Response Team is on site.
Police have Spencer Street cordoned off (VOCM News)
Both the RNC and RCMP are on the scene, and it appears as though a battering ram has been used to pull the front door off a house on the street.
Area residents are identifying the residence in question as a “trap house.”
Drones are also being used in the operation, and officers have their weapons drawn.
VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.
