KAWARTHA LAKES-If you see a heavy police and military presence in the Bancroft area over the next few days, don’t be alarmed.
Between the 15th and the 18th of July, 2020, Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine Unit and other services within the OPP will be joining the Canadian Armed Forces in a joint training exercise in the Bancroft area as well as Eastern Haliburton County..
The Bancroft detachment of the OPP is reminding the public that it is a training exercise and to expect to see some Canadian Armed Forces and OPP Vehicles, with Canadian Armed Forces and OPP members out on the roads conducting the training.
“Please refrain from interrupting the training or contacting the Police if you happen to see any Canadian Armed Forces or OPP members.” police said in a press release.

