Regina police operation underway on Garnet Street, SWAT called in

Regina police are asking people to stay away from the 1200 block of Garnet Street Tuesday afternoon while an operation is underway.

Regina police are asking people to stay away from the 1200 block of Garnet Street Tuesday afternoon while an operation is underway.

Those already in the area are being asked to shelter in place, Regina police said in an advisory.

A CTV News reporter in the area witnessed 11 police vehicles at the scene and at least one canine officer along with a police dog.

A SWAT type armoured vehicle also arrived on the scene once the initial operation had already begun.   

The armoured truck proceeded to drive onto the front lawn of a home in the area while SWAT team members followed close behind.

A battering ram was used to smash out several front windows of the home, according to reports from the scene.