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Suspicious device found on trail in Greenwood not an explosive

Nova Scotia RCMP have determined the device was a container used in geocaching recreational activities. Several roads in the area were closed after it was discovered on a local trail.

Police determined the device was a container used in geocaching recreational activities

A tableau of three photos taken in the woods of a black pipe with yellow markings on it.
Nova Scotia RCMP have determined this device was not an explosive, but a container used in geocaching. (Nova Scotia RCMP)

Police say a suspicious device found on a trail in Greenwood, N.S., thatprompted them to close several roads and evacuatehomes in the area was not an explosive device.

In a news release, Nova Scotia RCMP said they determined it wasa container used in geocaching recreational activities. Geocaching is an activity that involves using GPS to find hidden containers.

Kings District RCMP said they were called to a trail in the woods near Oak Avenueand Fales River Driveat around 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

The areawas secured and an explosives disposal unit examined and removed the device.

Streets that were closed have now been reopened and people who were ordered out of their homes are now able to return. People are no longer required to shelter in place.

"We would like to thank residents of Greenwood and the public for their cooperation and patience as we investigated this incident," police said in a news release.

"We would also like to remind the public that when engaging in recreational activities, to please ensure that any containers that they leave unattended, do not resemble explosive devices."