RCMP deem suspicious item, believed to be explosive, safe

A suspicious item forced people inside a Ponteix business to evacuate Saturday morning.

RCMP responded around 10 a.m. and called in the provincial RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit to assist.

Investigators determined the item was not dangerous and no other suspicious items were found in the business or nearby.

RCMP continue to investigate the origin and nature of the item.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ponteix RCMP detachment at 306-625-6400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Ponteix is located 89 kilometres southeast of Swift Current.