Barricaded person in Lower Sackville, N.S., in police custody
A person who was barricaded inside a home in Lower Sackville, N.S., on Sunday is now in police custody.
The RCMP says officers were called to a residence on Boxwood Crescent around 11 p.m. with reports of a person who may be armed barricaded inside a home.
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At that time, police said there was no immediate threat to the public, however the street was still closed and neighbours were asked to stay inside their homes as a precaution.
In an update about two hours later, police said the person was taken into police custody.
No injuries were reported.
As of Monday morning, police remained on scene to continue their investigation.
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