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Shelter-In-Place lifted in Sierra Vista following SWAT situation

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office says incident near S. Lariat Rd. and E. Corral Dr. was a threat to the public, but the shelter in place is now lifted.
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SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A Shelter-In-Place has been lifted in Sierra Vista as law enforcement were able to get two people out of a home following a SWAT situation.

KGUN 9's Alexis Ramanjulu was on the scene and learned officials were executing a search warrant around 6 p.m. Tuesday near S. Lariat Road and E. Corral Drive. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office issued a shelter in place since the incident was a threat to the community. Around 6:45 p.m., the shelter in place was lifted.

Two people were taken into custody, but officials did not elaborate on the situation.

At this time, there is no longer a threat to the community.

This is a developing situation, stay with KGUN 9 for more information.