Ottawa police are urging the public to stay away from Parliament Hill due to a police operation in a “suspicious incident”.
According to a warning from the Parliamentary Protection Service (PPS), obtained by CTV News Ottawa, there is a “shelter in place” order due to what the PPS called a “possible threat”. Parliament Hill has been evacuated.
In a statement, PPS confirmed that the refugee order was still in force.
“Today an alert has been sent through the Emergency Notification System (ENS) to all parliamentarians and parliamentary employees by the Parliamentary Protection Service on an operation that is underway with a possible threat. All Parliament buildings are in Shelter in Place until further notice and Parliament Hill has been evacuated. As the situation continues, our highest priority remains the security of the parliamentary community and the public. We continue to work closely with our security partners. “
Wellington Street, in front of Parliament Buildings, is closed from Elgin Street to Bronson Avenue, as well as Metcalfe Street between Albert and Slater Streets, according to police.
No other details available. Police say they will warn when the matter has been fully investigated and the area cleared.
This is developing news. More details to come …
Due to an ongoing police investigation on Parliament Hill. We ask the public to stay away from the area. Wellington Rd 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 agents. #ottawapolice
– OPS Operations (@DutyInspector) June 11, 2022