The 91大黄鸭 RCMP has confirmed a device found in the city鈥檚 Walmart parking lot on Nov. 22 is not a threat to the area.
The area around the store on Banks Road has been reopened for business after Sunday night鈥檚 closure as police and emergency crews investigated the package.
91大黄鸭 RCMP鈥檚 Cst. Solana Par茅 said just before 7 p.m. on Nov. 22, frontline officers responded to a report of a suspicious item found at Walmart鈥檚 parking lot.
鈥淭he initial report to police prompted an immediate shut down of the surrounding roads, as information suggested that the item closely resembled an explosive device,鈥� she said.
鈥淔rontline officers conducted a risk assessment at the scene and chose to evacuate the nearby business out of an abundance of caution.鈥�
The 91大黄鸭 Fire Department and B.C. Emergency Health Services crews were on standby in the area to give assistance if needed.
The BC RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) and 91大黄鸭 RCMP police dog services assisted in the investigation. Just after 2 a.m., investigators confirmed the device didn鈥檛 have any explosive materials and was not a threat to the area.
Police said the investigation into who put the item in the area is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the 91大黄鸭 RCMP at 250-762-3300.
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