**** RCMP Media Release
Kings District RCMP investigating suspicious incident on trail in Greenwood
Kings District RCMP is investigating a suspicious incident on a trail near Oak Ave. and Fales River Dr. in Greenwood.
At approximately 9:50 a.m. this morning, Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious device sitting on a trail in the woods near Oak Ave. and Fales River Dr. RCMP officers have secured the area and have evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. For those who were physically unable to evacuate, our officers have advised them to shelter in place.
The Nova Scotia RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit is currently on route to the scene to examine the device and safely dispose of it.
The following road closures are in effect:
- Fales River Dr. has been closed at the intersection with Argus Dr.
- Argus Dr. has been closed at the intersection with Carol St.
- Oak Ave. has been closed at the intersection of Carol St.
We are asking the public to avoid the area while our members do their work. At this time, our investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
