LPS on scene in the 1700 block of 16 Avenue South conducting a high-risk investigation. (PHOTO: Justin Goulet | LNN)

By Sarah Jones / Justin Goulet

Lethbridge Police Service conducting high-risk investigation

Jun 9, 2023 | 8:16 AM

(UPDATE: June 9, 2023 @ 10:11 a.m.)

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service remains on the scene in a high-risk investigation.

This morning, police directed people to avoid the area in the 1700 block of 16 Avenue South.

As of 8:52 a.m., LPS indicated that residents may resume regular use of the area.

No further updates were provided.

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(ORIGINAL STORY: June 9, 2023 @ 8:16 a.m.)

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is currently conducting a high-risk investigation.

Just after 7:00 a.m. on June 9, 2023, police sent out a release indicating they were on scene in the 1700 block of 16 Avenue South.

Details are limited, but the public is asked to avoid the area in the 1700 block of 16 Avenue South. (PHOTO: Justin Goulet | LNN)

At this time details are limited, but officers are asking the public to avoid the area.

According to LNN reporter on scene, Justin Goulet, the Explosive Disposal Unit and Tactical Unit are parked in front of a home on 17 Street South.

LethbridgeNewsNow will update the story as more information is provided.

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