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Regina police operation underway on Garnet Street

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Regina Police Service is asking the public to avoid the 800 block of Garnet Street on Thursday while a police operation is underway nearby.

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A Global News photographer observed at least eight police cars and four officers with weapons out on Robinson Street. One person was using a bullhorn trying to speak to someone in a home. Two K-9 units are on scene and a door ram was used. Police shots were also fired.

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Officers also appeared to have taken one man into custody.

Police are asking anyone in the area to stay in their homes.

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