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Suspect in custody after alert issued in Colchester County

RCMP say they have a suspect in custody following an alert in Colchester County.

Just before 9 a.m. Friday, RCMP issued an alert saying officers were responding to a report of a dangerous man with a firearm in the Hillcrest Ave. area of BibleHill.

They told people to seek immediate shelter or shelter-in-place and close and lock doors and windows.

Police said do not leave a secure location. Call 911 to report emergencies or tips.

At about 9:20 a.m., RCMP issued an update saying the suspect is in custody.

More to come…

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