UPDATE: Police presence concluded at Prince Arthur's Landing

Police have cleared an area of the city’s waterfront after determining no live explosives were present following a possible discovery earlier in the day.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to Prince Arthur’s Landing on the afternoon of Friday, November 6, after a construction crew working in the area had discovered possible explosives.

An area of Prince Arthur’s Landing in the vicinity of the International Taiji Park was contained and restricted to the public as a safety precaution.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Emergency Task Unit was involved in the response, and members of the Ontario Provincial Police Explosive Disposal Unit attended and provided assistance.

It has been confirmed that no live explosives were present. As a result, the incident has been resolved and police presence in the area has concluded.

Police thank members of the public for their patience and understanding.