Update: As of 11:30 a.m. the closure of Highway 210 remained in place as police continued their search for the armed man.
Although most traffic was not being allowed through, our reporter on scene witnessed a few family members who were concerned about their loved ones in the closed-off area were permitted to enter.
No further details were provided, but RCMP indicated that when they have updates to share, they will be posted publicly.
Lunenburg District RCMP are back on scene in Chelsea this morning following an emergency alert in the area Wednesday night.
Police say officers are responding to a report of a person in possession of a weapon.
Highway 210 is closed between Old Chelsea Road and Waterloo Road while officers are on scene.
RCMP are asking people to avoid the area.
Police say there is no risk to the public.
The update comes after an emergency alert was issued Wednesday evening for the Chelsea area, near Highway 210 and Old Chelsea Road.
RCMP later said officers no longer believed there was a risk to public safety, but remained in the area as the investigation continued.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555.
Call 911 in an emergency.
