Smiths Falls: Police asking residents to shelter in place [Video]

Police in Smiths Falls, Ont. have lifted an order to shelter in place while a police operation is underway.

The Smiths Falls Police Service said on social media that there is a “situation” in the area of Lavinia Street and Lombard Street.

“We are asking residents in the area to shelter in place until told the incident has ended,” police initially said. “We are asking the public to stay away from the area. Expect road closures in the area.”

An update at around 3:15 p.m. said residents in the area no longer had to shelter in place.

“Hold and secure has been lifted for Lavinia and Lombard,” police said.  

No details about the situation have been shared.

Police said the incident is “contained to the immediate area” and that there is “no current risk to public safety.”

OPP are also on scene supporting the Smiths Falls Police Service.

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