The side of an RCMP car. (Jacob Moore/Acadia Broadcasting)

Police presence in Cumberland County

Kelli Rickard July 31, 2024 8:53 am Last Updated on July 31, 2024 8:53 am

There has been an increased police presence near Thompson Station in Cumberland County.

RCMP posted on X just after 5 a.m. on Wednesday that officers were executing search warrants on Highway 204 in Birchwood and on Hansford Road in Hansford.

They said there is no risk to public safety at this time.

The Mounties advised people to avoid both areas.

No further details have been provided.

RCMP officers are executing search warrants on Hwy. 204 in #Birchwood and on Hansford Rd. in #Hansford. No risk to public safety at this time. Expect an increased police presence and short-term road closures. Avoid both areas. pic.twitter.com/cejlZWUq1V

— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) July 31, 2024

Kelli Rickard

Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.
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