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Armed police on scene in Winnipeg's Burrows neighbourhood

Armed officers, some wearing camouflage, were on scene at a home in Winnipeg's Burrows neighbourhood on Saturday.

Police say it is part of an ongoing investigation, asked public to avoid the area

Winnipeg police arrived in the Burrows neighbourhood around noon on Saturday. (Lyza Sale/CBC)

Armed officers, some wearing camouflage, were on scene at a home in Winnipeg's Burrows neighbourhood on Saturday. 

Police officers and members of the tactical support team went to the area just before noon.

A police spokesperson said it was part of an ongoing investigation and did not believe there is a risk to public safety. 

Winnipeg police said there is no risk to public safety but they are asking people to avoid the area. (Lyza Sale/CBC)

However, police asked the public to avoid the area.

Residential streets were blocked off, including Magnus Avenue between Leo Novak Street and Railway Street. 

Multiple members of the tactical support team stood near an ambulance on Saturday afternoon in the Burrows neighbourhood. (Lyza Sale/CBC)

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