NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers were called to the area of Victoria Avenue and Simcoe Street in the City of Niagara Falls over the report of a suspicious package in the area.
Out of an abundance of caution, the intersection was closed to traffic while the Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) and Emergency Task Unit (ETU) investigated the contents.
It was determined that the package was not a risk to the public and it was disposed of accordingly.
The area was re-opened to traffic and pedestrians at approximately 5 p.m.
Information on crimes can also be submitted anonymously using Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
To leave an anonymous tip, please contact Crime Stoppers via:
Telephone - 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Online - www.niagaratips.ca
Crime Stoppers guarantees that you will remain anonymous through any of the methods offered to provide tips. You may also be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 if the information leads to an arrest.
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