UPDATED: Toronto police say they're confident there is 'no further risk to public safety' after a suspicious package was found at the Island Airport’s Ferry Terminal.
Toronto police say they're confident there is "no further risk to public safety" after a suspicious package found attached to a bicycle late Saturday afternoon at the Island Airport’s Ferry Terminal.
"Investigations involving a potentially explosive device are time consuming, as informed decisions must be made for the safety of the public and to protect critical infrastructure," they said. The evacuation caused all operations of Billy Bishop to be suspended. All departing and arriving flights were either cancelled or diverted.Shortly before 11 p.m., Toronto police said a "controlled explosion" was being conducted in the area and residents could expect to hear a "loud bang."
October 22: The device has been disarmed and Toronto Police Services has concluded their investigation and released the site. The runway has re-opened and operations/flights will resume at YTZ at 6:45am.Late last night, PortsToronto confirmed that the bicycle was removed from the area and will be closely inspected off-site.