The RCMP has safely resolved the incident at the Bowery East residence.
Residents are now allowed to resume normal activities in the highway area.
The police would like to thank the public for their cooperation. No other details about the incident were provided.
📢 UPDATE: The case has been safely resolved in Bowling East
Police have safely resolved the case in Bolin East and thank the public for their cooperation. pic.twitter.com/WBUepVX7pV
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) December 4, 2022
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The RCMP advises the public to increase the police presence in the town of Bauline East.
Police say they are responding to an incident at a residence on the highway.
They say the threat to the public is contained, but they ask residents of the area to stay inside their homes while others are asked to avoid the area.
RCMP will provide an update when the situation is resolved.