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UPDATE: Police surround Peachland neighbourhood

RCMP are on scene at Heighway Lane in Peachland
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UPDATE: 4:40 p.m.

An police incident in Peachland appears to be over, however officers are being tight lipped about what took place in the Heighway Lane neighbourhood.

Residents report seeing officers with rifles attend a home on Heighway Lane, while police vehicles blocked the road.

One witness claimed police responded to a report of a threat with a gun made inside a home in the area. Police have not commented on what happened.

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Residents in Peachland are reporting a large police presence off of Heighway Lane and Renfrew Road.

According to social media neighbours are not being allowed back into the area.

The incident began to unfold just after 2 p.m.

Fire crews are also on scene.

A reporter is headed to the scene, more to follow.

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