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Lacolle border crossing between Canada, U.S. reopened after bomb threat

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WATCH ABOVE: The Canada-U.S. border crossing at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle on Highway 15 has reopened after being closed for hours following a bomb threat. Global's Tim Sargeant reports – Jan 6, 2017

The Canada-U.S. border crossing at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle on Highway 15 has been reopened after a bomb threat Friday, confirmed Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

The area was evacuated and closed off just after 9 a.m., including parts of Highway 15 south and Interstate 87.

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The border crossing, the busiest in the province, received a menacing phone call that mentioned an explosive device.

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“We encourage travellers to go through the adjacent border crossings,” Jacqueline Roby had told Global News.

Traffic was being rerouted to the Lacolle Route 211 and Mooers–Hemmingford crossings.

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