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Public warning over weapons incident in Cobalt

OPP is requesting Cobalt residents to stay away from the area and remain inside their homes at this time
Cobalt town
Town of Cobalt.

Shortly after 10 this morning, officers from the Temiskaming Detachment of the OPP responded to a weapons call near First Street in Cobalt.

"Expect a heavy police presence in the area as the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, OPP Aviation Services-Helicopter Section, and the OPP Crime Unit have been deployed to assist," said Constable Jennifer Smith at 1:15 p.m. via news release.

OPP is requesting Cobalt residents to stay away from the area and remain inside their homes at this time.

Further information will be released as it becomes available says Smith.

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is urged to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.