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Police execute search warrant in Whitehorse's Riverdale neighbourhood

RCMP had advised people of an increased police presence in Whitehorse's Riverdale neighbourhood on Friday morning, saying in a news release they were 'attending a residence related to an ongoing incident.'

RCMP had advised residents of increased police activity on Friday morning; situation ended just before noon

Two police vehicles are parked on the side of a residential street in winter.
RCMP in Whitehorse's Riverdale neighbourhood on Friday morning. Police said the incident was over just before noon. (Leslie Amminson/CBC)

Yukon RCMP were in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Whitehorse on Friday morning executing a search warrant at a local residence.

RCMP had advised people of an increased police presence in the area, saying in a news release they were "attending a residence related to an ongoing incident."

Just before noon, police said the incident had ended. They did not provide any more details.

Several police cars were seen earlier on Lewes Blvd., along with some officers on foot, and a police dog. Officers were still seen in the neighbourhood after police said the incident had ended.

RCMP had said earlier that there was no immediate danger to the public or schools in the area.