Suspicious Object

Belleville, Ontario – On 19 June, 2012 at 9:09 a.m., police attended at Moira Secondary School in response to a report of a suspicious object that had been located on school property.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was contacted to assist with this investigation. The OPP EDU attended and rendered the suspicious object safe at 12:35 p.m. and classroom activities have since returned to normal.

Throughout the investigation precautions were taken to ensure student and staff safety. School and Board officials worked cooperatively with police throughout the process.

This investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has any information in relation to this investigation they are asked to contact Belleville Police Service at 613 966-0882 or Crime Stoppers at 613 969-8477.