Two days after police were called to a west Edmonton neighbourhood after a homeowner reported finding what he believed to be a bomb under his vehicle, police confirmed the object was indeed an explosive device.
In an email, a police spokesperson did not provide further details other than to confirm the device was explosive. It was not clear if any arrests have been made.
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Police taped off a large portion of 159 Street between 96 Avenue and 97 Avenue on Tuesday after officers were called to the neighbourhood at about 4:30 p.m. The street remained blocked off for several hours during which a number of area residents were not allowed inside their homes as a safety precaution.
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At about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, police said the “bomb disposal unit rendered it safe,” adding the object would be subjected to forensics tests.
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