19-07-2025
‘Police operation' underway in western P.E.I.
A RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)
Officers with Prince Edward Island RCMP are asking the public to avoid the Peterville area.
Shortly after 12 p.m. Saturday, RCMP said a 'police operation' is underway. Police said Harper Road (Route 158) is closed.
'The public is asked to please avoid the area and allow RCMP to conduct their work,' said a news release Saturday.
Police said there is no threat to public safety, but did not offer any further details.
Peterville is located in western Prince County and is approximately 145 kilometres northwest of Charlottetown.
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