P.E.I. municipal building closed after possible military mortar discovered inside
A municipal building in Prince Edward Island is closed after a potentially hazardous item was found inside.
Kensington Police Service says what appears to be a military mortar was found in the town's municipal building.
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The municipal building in Kensington, P.E.I., is pictured. (Google Street View)
The building, which also includes the police department and town hall, is closed to the public as a precaution.
Woodleigh Drive was closed Monday evening but has since reopened 'based on the advice of military explosives experts.'
The nearby Tim Hortons drive-thru has also reopened.
Police say there is no immediate threat to the public and specialized units are working to ensure the item is safely handled.
Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area.
The investigation is ongoing and police say updates will be shared once the scene is cleared and the building reopens.
Kensington Police Service
A Kensington Police Service vehicle is pictured. (Source: Facebook/KtownPolice)
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