(Ottawa) The CBRNE team determined that the suspicious package was a hoax pipe bomb and it has been deemed safe. Local businesses that were evacuated have re-opened.
Merivale Road has now re-opened between Slack and West Hunt Club Roads.
The Ottawa Police West District Investigations Section is now leading the file.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police West District Investigations Section at 613-236-1222 ext. 2666 or phone Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.