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RCMP resolve potential domestic situation after large police presence descends on Balzac

A large police presence descended on an intersection east of Balzac, Alta., on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Michael King/Global News

RCMP warned people to stay away from an area east of Balzac on Saturday morning, so police could “safely do their jobs.”

Police said there was a heavy officer presence near Highway 566 and Range Road 292 after 9 a.m.

RCMP said one person was in a house, with Calgary police adding that it was potentially a domestic situation.

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Police said there was no danger to the public, adding that the situation was peacefully resolved at 12:15 p.m.

RCMP said a man was in custody.

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