Multiple people in custody as 'police operation' in Hay River ends: RCMP
Police didn't elaborate on the nature of the operation in an update Friday afternoon
A police operation in Hay River, N.W.T., has come to an end and a number of people are now in custody as a result, according to RCMP.
In an update shortly after 3 p.m. Friday, RCMP said they're no longer asking people in the area of Pine Crescent and 553 to shelter in place. They said no injuries have been reported.
Police still haven't elaborated on the nature of the operation, nor have they said whether any of the people taken into custody are facing charges.
At 7:30 a.m., police said there was an "ongoing police operation" in the area and they asked people to stay away.
"Public safety is a priority and we are also asking the public to avoid the area to allow movement of police resources required to manage the situation," they wrote. "Please do not post police movements or positions on social media, and report any suspicious activities."
Police said Friday afternoon that residents can still expect to see them in the area as they continue to investigate the incident.