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Heavy police presence on College Avenue in Winnipeg turns out to be a ‘civil dispute’

Police on Scene at College Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Michael Draven/ Global News

Residents near Salter Street and College Avenue witnessed a heavy police presence early Saturday afternoon.

Winnipeg police cars on scene on College Avenue early Saturday afternoon. Michael Draven/ Global News

Winnipeg Police say they were called to the area after receiving reports of a stolen vehicle believed to be tied to a firearm incident.

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Upon arrival, two women were found in the vehicle.

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Police say the car was not a part of a previous firearm call but was found to be stolen.

No charges are being laid at this time.

Police are saying the incident looks to be a civil dispute.

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