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Report of distraught person leads to police response in Saanich

Saanich police said a less-lethal beanbag round was deployed to take the individual into custody.
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First responders block off Obed Avenue near Tillicum Road for a wellness check on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST

Obed Avenue was blocked off Wednesday morning as Saanich police responded to reports of a distraught person with a weapon inside a home.

Police arrived just before 10 a.m. to the area of Obed at Bodega Road, and after an extended period of negotiation the person came outside.

A less-lethal beanbag round was deployed to take the individual into custody, and they were transported to hospital for assessment.

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