RCMP responded to the Steinbach Court office on Reimer Avenue after receiving a call on 911 on Thursday afternoon, July 30, 2020.
According to police the caller stated that there was a bomb in the washroom inside the court office.
Police with help from Manitoba Sheriffs evacuated the building and surrounding areas.
A suspicious package was located in the men’s washroom and it was neutralized bu the RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU).
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Police dogs were used to search the rest of the building for any other suspicious packages. None were found.
Once rendered safe EDU members determine the device to be a hoax.
RCMP continue to investigate. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at (204) 326-3926.
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