Suspicious object found near Napanee business seized by OPP explosives unit

Officers with the OPP’s explosive unit were brought in to Napanee on Monday to deal with a suspicious object.

Just before 1 p.m. on Monday, Lennox and Addington OPP received a report of a suspicious object in a garbage can outside a Center Street business in Napanee.

The item was seized by the OPP’s explosive devices unit. OPP did not answer any questions about the incident, saying the investigation was ongoing.

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Police are asking anyone with information about this or any other crime to contact them at 1-888-310-1122, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

They are also reminding the public that if anyone encounters a device or hazardous chemicals they feel may be explosive, it is always best not to handle or move these objects and to immediately contact the OPP.