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Police are asking Mosquito First Nation residents to avoid an area where law enforcement is dealing with an armed man allegedly uttering threats. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Avoid policed area

Battlefords RCMP advising Mosquito First Nation residents avoid area with armed man

Aug 6, 2020 | 2:46 PM

Residents in the town site of Mosquito First Nation are being asked by Battlefords RCMP to avoid the area of a large police presence.

RCMP are on scene at a residence on the town site in response to a report of an adult male allegedly uttering threats. At this time, police believe the male is in possession of a firearm.

Residents can expect to see a heavy police presence in the area for an undetermined amount of time. An update will be provided once more information is available.