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Safe selling site pops up in Brandon

Kurt Brownridge / Global News / File

If you are looking to buy or sell an item online, Brandon police want to make the process a little safer.

The police service in western Manitoba is turning part of its visitor parking lot into a safe transaction exchange zone.

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Located on the north side of the police station, the site will have lights, signage as well as a high quality video camera recording the area. Police said the surveillance is not necessarily live monitored but is recorded.

Brandon Police Service / Handout

A release from the police service said officers want the site to be used for any legitimate exchange.

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The Brandon Police Service is at 1020 Victoria Avenue.

Here are a few tips from the Brandon police if you are looking to buy or sell an item in person:

  • Be cautious and do not provide personal or financial information.
  • Ask a lot of questions if you decide to meet with a prospective buyer or seller.
  • Do not meet someone you do not know in a location you are not familiar with and do not meet them alone.

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