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Edmonton’s bomb unit was called in Tuesday morning as police shut down a major commuter corridor in northeast Edmonton.

Manning Drive was closed in both directions after officers found potentially hazardous items in a vehicle during a traffic stop, said EPS spokeswoman Cheryl Voordenhout.

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Anthony Henday Drive was not affected. Drivers going in both directions on Manning were diverted to exit on the Henday.

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