Pipe bomb discovered on North Shore beach Wednesday: RCMP

Jan 2, 2025 | 10:35 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP say members found and disposed of a pipe bomb in a North Shore neighbourhood on New Year’s Day.

In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were alerted to a suspicious item at about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 1). It was found on the beach near Schubert Drive and Richmond Avenue.

“Based on the appearance of the item, officers believed it was a very small pipe bomb, which was later confirmed,” said Evelyn. “Police immediately protected the area from public access until the [Explosive Disposal Unit] could attend and safely dispose of the item later that day.”

Investigators are now looking for witnesses as they piece together the origin of the pipe bomb.

Pipe bomb discovered on North Shore beach Wednesday: RCMP

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