Red Deer RCMP said a suspicious package that was neutralized on the city’s north side Tuesday night was likely a homemade explosive device.
At around 4:30 p.m., officers were called to the Key Towing compound on 49 Avenue north of 76 Street.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The area was evacuated as a precaution and the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit was brought in.
- Saskatoon construction snarls commutes for USask students, hospital staff
- Carney says economic activity already spurring from investment summit
- Carney, Macron to meet as talks of stronger Canada-EU relationship ramp up
- Celine Dion returns to the stage after 6 years at Paris residency: ‘I missed this’
Shortly before 10:15 p.m., police said the scene had been cleared and there was no further risk to the public.
The investigation is ongoing.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.