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Sarnia, Ont. police close Confederation Street due to ‘suspicious package’

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File photo of flashing lights on a police vehicle. kali9 / iStock

Sarnia, Ont., police closed Confederation Street between Trudeau Drive and Murphy Road due to a suspicious package found earlier Thursday morning.

Police say they received a call from an employee of the establishment in the 1200 block of Confederation Street around 6:40 a.m.

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Police contained the area and contacted the OPP Bomb Squad to deal with the matter.

The item was deemed safe but a further investigation into what the device was is still ongoing.

The road has since been reopened and police thank the public for their patience.

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