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Report of man carrying gun prompts OPP to shut down Orillia streets

Suspect arrested Thursday morning after Orillia OPP were called to area of Barrie Road and Dufferin Street
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A report of someone walking with a gun in Orillia prompted a heavy police response Thursday morning.

Shortly before 9 a.m., Orillia OPP responded to the area of Barrie Road and Dufferin Street for a report of male walking with a firearm.

Police shut down the roads and, within 10 minutes, located the suspect and arrested him.

The suspect was carrying a BB gun, Orillia OPP stated in a news release, adding there is no threat to public safety.