The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that a man had been arrested and later released after a police operation at Victoria International Airport that resulted in the closure of the departure wing and the cancellation of about 20 flights, Tuesday.
Flights resumed Tuesday night and the RCMP insisted that there was no longer any threat to the public.
He said in a statement that airport employees contacted the Sidney/North Saanich Detachment after seeing a checked bag containing suspicious items, resembling incendiary devices, at departure check-in. counter on Tuesday afternoon.
After a brief investigation, the RCMP detained the man who owned the bag and cordoned off an airport area, as recommended by explosives disposal experts.
As the investigation progresses, the RCMP discovered the second bag belonging to the same individual. Due to extreme caution and in consultation with the airport authorities, it decided to temporarily close the departure wing to ensure the safety of the public.
After checking the bags, members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EEG) of RCMP determined that the objects were not moving military explosives.
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will have to appear in court, the RCMP.
Ang RCMP reminding travelers to make sure the items they are carrying are allowed on the aircraft or that they have obtained permission to travel with certain items.said Corporal Andres Sanchez, of RCMP of Sidney/North Saanich.
Source: Radio-Canada
