Suspicious package leads to evacuation near Hamilton International Airport

Hamilton Police have wrapped up their investigation into a suspicious package at the cargo area of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

Police were called to DHL Express around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, after the company found a suspicious package among some shipments.

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The building was evacuated as the package was investigated. It was later determined to be safe.

Police say the item was identified as an “Air Sampler.”