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Suspicious Package

Suspicious package that halted Overlanders Bridge traffic found to be non explosive: RCMP

Sep 20, 2023 | 7:03 AM

KAMLOOPS — Traffic was diverted near Overlander Bridge Sunday morning (Sept. 17) while police investigated a suspicious package.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were told of a suspicious item on the side of Victoria Street, heading toward the entrance of Overlander Bridge, at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Officers attended and closed off the surrounding area, including roadways, as a safety precaution. The item was inspected by police and confirmed not to be an explosive.

RCMP say the item was removed and the roadway reopened shortly after.