There was a large police presence in west Saint John on Saturday afternoon as officers responded to a weapons call.
Police officers swarmed a home on St. James Street West near Ludlow Street shortly after 1 p.m.
Spokesperson Jim Hennessy said they received reports that a man had forced his way into a home with a weapon.
Hennessy said officers quickly contained the area, but no arrests had been made as of 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Witnesses said the force’s armoured vehicle was on the scene and several officers were carrying rifles.
No injuries were reported and the Major Crime Unit is now investigating, said Hennessy.
Saint John police respond to a weapons call at a St. James Street West home on Jan. 4, 2020. (Staff photo)
