Winnipeg police and their bomb unit were dispatched to a Canada Post facility at 1870 Wellington Avenue.

They were called for a report of a suspicious package just before midnight, at approximately 11:55 p.m.

Technicians were successful in destroying the package that was positioned in a safe place prior to their arrival.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477.