Package in playground not a public safety threat (update)

Chebucto Road has reopened

CityNews Halifax Staff

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UPDATE: Halifax Regional Police say a suspicious package found in a playground is not a threat to public safety.

Chebucto Road has reopened to traffic.

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious package found in a playground.

The Forensic Identification Section are on scene near Chebucto Road and Chebucto Lane.

As of 1:10 p.m., Chebucto Road is closed between Windsor Street and Dublin Street and police are asking the public to avoid the area.

HRP will release more information when they have it.