RCMP say a man has been arrested in relation to a weapons offence. RCMP thanks the public for the tips received and residents can resume normal activities. There is no risk to public safety.

Earlier:  Harbour Grace RCMP are searching for a man reported to be carrying a firearm in Carbonear. Additional police resources have been deployed to the area with a safety perimeter in place. Police say the man may now be at a home on O’Driscoll’s Lane in Carbonear.Residents in the area are asked to remain inside their homes. The man, who is believed to be wearing a maroon shirt and black shorts, may be in a silver four door Honda Civic. Earlier this morning, public was asked to stay away from the area of Valley Road in Carbonear, near the College of the North Atlantic and the Carbonear pool. 

There will be updates as they become available. NTV’s Ben Cleary will be live in NTV Newsday with the latest information.