ON Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 11:33 a.m., White Rock RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious item believed to be a possible improvised explosive device (IED) near the intersection of Marine Drive and Centre Street.

Due to the nature of the report, officers immediately secured the area and established a safety perimeter to ensure public safety. Marine Drive was temporarily closed between Fir Street and Cypress Street.

The RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) attended the scene, assessed the item, and rendered it safe. The item was subsequently removed from the area and has been confirmed not to contain any explosive material.

The investigation into the origin of the item remains ongoing.

Anyone who was in the area and observed anything suspicious is asked to contact White Rock RCMP 778-545-4800.