Regina police have determined that a suspicious package found on the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue is a hoax device. The Regina Police Service (RPS) said there is no risk to the public. Police were called to the area around 10:43 a.m. after a report of a suspicious package, according to a news release. Patrol officers and members of the Explosives Disposal Unit were dispatched to the scene. RPS said the package had a concerning appearance and it was not clear how it had gotten there. Following investigation, police deemed the package a hoax device. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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