Heavy police presence near Port Stanley
A heavy OPP presence has gathered on Bush Line, just west of Mill Road, near Port Stanley, Ont. Members of the of Tactical Response Unit were among the officers on scene.
The focus of their attention is a rural property on the south side of Bush Line. A long lane leads to the to a collection of buildings on the property.
A police negotiator could be heard on a loudspeaker calling out to someone on the property.
They warned repeatedly that the house was surrounded and called on the person to come out peacefully.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided once available.
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