(Update) Police are on scene of a suspicious package in downtown Halifax

Police investigate suspicious package

Police have concluded their investigation of a suspicious package in downtown Halifax.

At approximately 1:20 p.m. officers responded to a report of a suspicious package in the 5600 block of Spring Garden Road. Members of the Forensic Identification Section attended and determined the package was not a threat to the public.

All streets in the area have been reopened to traffic. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation.

(Photo via Helen Zebedee)

Police on scene of suspicious package

(photo via Helen Zebedee)

Police are on scene of a suspicious package in downtown Halifax.

At approximately 1:20 p.m. officers responded to a report of a suspicious package in the 5600 block of Spring Garden Road.

Spring Garden Road between South Park Street and Dresden Row is closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic to allow officers to conduct the investigation. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Further information will be provided when it becomes available.