Police issue shelter-in-place order for St. John's neighbourhood
The area consists of Salter Place, Anspach Street, Eastaff Street and Hogan Street.
The order was posted on the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's social media account on Thursday morning.
The force said officers are there to respond to an alleged weapons offence.
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