Active Public Safety Incident in Botwood

There is an active public safety incident in Botwood.

RCMP have closed off a portion of Twomey Drive due to the incident.

A man is inside the residence and is believed to have a firearm.

The RCMP have deployed a Police Dog and Emergency Response Team. Firefighters are also on site.

Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre has been placed on lockdown, anyone with non life-threatening medical conditions are asked to go the Grand Falls-Windsor Hospital.