Suspicious Package in Toronto Deemed Safe by Police
Toronto Police's explosives disposal unit responded to a suspicious package in the city's west end on December 18, 2025, ultimately declaring it safe. No threat was found.
Toronto Police's explosives disposal unit responded to a suspicious package in the city's west end on December 18, 2025, ultimately declaring it safe. No threat was found.
Toronto Police called in the Explosive Disposal Unit after a suspicious package was discovered in the city's west end on December 18, 2025. No immediate threat was reported.
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