Police presence surrounds Canada Post facility in BCR Industrial Site

PRINCE GEORGE — Update: Prince George RCMP have released details about the police presence at the Canada Post sorting warehouse on Penn Road this morning (Sept.9).

Police say they were alerted to a suspicious package at the facility around 6:30 a.m. As a precaution, the building was evacuated while officers conducted a remote assessment. The package was later determined to be non-threatening. RCMP say the investigation has now concluded and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Earlier: An RCMP presence early this morning (Sept.9) drew attention to the Canada Post office at 9598 Penn Road in the BCR Industrial Site in Prince George , where officers cordoned off the parking lot with police tape and restricted public access.

Witnesses reported seeing at least three RCMP vehicles on scene, along with officers entering and exiting the building throughout the morning. Some also observed what appeared to be a specialized RCMP robot being deployed inside the facility.