The Moose Jaw Police Service had to call in the Saskatchewan RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit because of a suspicious object located in Wakamow Valley recently.
A resident out for a walk on Jan. 10 notified police about a suspicious object found in the valley area. The nature of the object caused police ask the RCMP for help as a precaution. Members of the disposal unit were able to render the object safe.
Police said that the object was of rudimentary design, and while the object had the potential to be combustible, they do not believe any person or property was the target of this object as it appeared abandoned in an open area. There were not any threats linked to this object or area, either.
"The police would like to remind the public (that) using combustible products for any reason, including for entertainment purposes, can be dangerous and potentially a violation of municipal, provincial or federal legislation," a news release said.
Moose Jaw police are asking for anyone who may have information about the suspicious object to phone 306-694-7600. Anonymous persons with information can contact CrimeStoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or using the P3Tips App from a smartphone.
