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The Vancouver Police Department safely detonated an improvised explosive device in the city’s Chinatown district Tuesday night.
During a traffic stop near Columbia and East Pender streets, officers spotted what appeared to be fentanyl in plain view. While searching the vehicle, police located a suspected improvised explosive device.
Bomb disposal specialists were called to deal with the situation.
“This was excellent work by our frontline patrol officers to identify a dangerous situation and safely secure the area,” says Sgt. Aaron Roed, VPD. “Their actions, along with the response from our highly-trained Emergency Response Section members, ensured no one was injured and the device was destroyed.”
After securing the area, officers used a specialized robot to properly disable and dispose of the device.
“From start to finish, this call took several hours for officers as they worked meticulously to protect the public and ensure the safety of their colleagues,” added Roed. “They were able to use specialized tools, like a robot, that limit risk to our members in situations like this.”
A 25-year-old Surrey resident was arrested for unauthorized possession of an explosive device and transported to the Vancouver Jail. He has been released with no charges at this time. However, the investigation is ongoing.
