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UPDATE: Police have arrested suspects after search in Collingwood east end

Police blockaded an area off Highway 26 in Collingwood's east end in pursuit of two suspects
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An officer carrying a rifle walks through a backyard in east Collingwood. Contributed photo

UPDATE 1:25 p.m. Sgt. Jason Folz of Central Region OPP reports the suspects are now in custody. 

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There's a heavy police presence in Collingwood's east end off Highway 26 in the area of Marine View Drive and along roads heading to the waterfront. 

Police cruisers have blocked roads in the area, and passersby report several cruisers in the area. 

Others have spotted officers in combat gear carrying rifles. 

OPP Central Region tweeted officers are searching for two male suspects in the area.

The public should avoid the area.

CollingwoodToday.ca will update this story as police provide details on this developing situation.