Ottawa police are urging the public to stay away from Parliament Hill due to a police operation in a “suspicious incident”.
According to a signal from the Parliamentary Protection Service (PPS) received from CTV News Ottawa, there is an order for “asylum on the spot” because of what PPS called a “possible threat”. Parliament Hill has been evacuated.
Wellington Street in front of the Houses of Parliament is closed from Elgin Street to Bronson Avenue, as well as Metcalfe Street between Albert and Slater streets, according to police.
No other details were provided. Police say they will inform when the matter is fully investigated and the area cleared.
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Due to an ongoing police investigation in Parliament Hill. We call on the public to stay away from the area. Wellington Road is closed between Bronson and Elgin Metcalfe is closed between Albert and Slater.
– OPS operations (@DutyInspector) June 11, 2022
Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious incident in the Parliament Hill area. Several streets are closed and there is a large police presence. Do not enter the area. Follow the instructions of the officers. #ottawapolice
– OPS operations (@DutyInspector) June 11, 2022
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