Police Training Planned This Week

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 13:08

By Geoff Waterfield

NRP says it'll be in the Pelham area Thursday and Friday, expect to hear explosions

If you live in Pelham, or plan to be in the area Thursday or Friday, be ready to see increased police presence.

Niagara Regional police will be doing some indoor and outdoor training, in the Centre Street and Canboro Road area.

Training will happen from 9 to 3pm, on Thursday, and 9 to noon on Friday.

Police say you can expect to hear simulated gun fire, controlled explosions, and possibly the smell of smoke.

Signs will be posted, but traffic in the immediate area should not impacted.

Police also ask that everyone stay away from the area for everyone's safety.

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