Brockville Police found a “suspicious package” that they believe to have been an explosive device.
At about 3 p.m. Monday, police shut down a portion of Front Avenue near the intersection of Front Avenue and Park Street while they tended to the scene.
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Police say they found a “package that resembled an explosive device” outdoors.
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A nearby building was evacuated and police restricted the area.
Police say the device was made safe, but the investigation is still ongoing.
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