Police in Prince George are requesting the public stay clear of a cordoned off area near the intersection of Victoria Street and Patricia Boulevard due to an active investigation.
Earlier today (Thursday), the Problem Oriented Policing Team had effected an arrest on a suspect for an unrelated investigation and, while searching their belongings incidental to the arrest, officers located an explosive device in the person’s backpack.
For the safety reasons, investigators cordoned off a perimeter at the location and will remain on scene until the Explosive Disposal Unit can attend to the device.
“We want the public to be aware that this event is unrelated to the bomb threats that were delivered to several facilities in Prince George yesterday evening. We ask that they stay away from the area to give police officers room to work safely. Please choose alternate routes when traveling through the area,” stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
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