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Part of Edmonton’s main downtown street was closed during rush hour on Tuesday evening as police investigated what they said was a suspicious object discovered at an area business.

Police were called to a report of a suspicious object being found at Jasper Avenue and 117 Street at about 5:15 p.m.

“Due to the nature of the call, Jasper Avenue from 116 Street to 118 Street was closed temporarily to ensure public safety.”

Police said their tactical unit was called in to investigate the undisclosed object to ensure the public was safe.

The item was found in a mailbox, police confirmed. They said the package was “rendered safe” by a police bomb technician and that there was no threat to public safety.

Police said the roadway had been reopened shortly before 8:30 p.m.

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“There is no additional information available at this time,” police said.

Part of Jasper Avenue in Edmonton is closed by police as they investigate the discovery of an object by a business on Aug. 7. Global 1 News Helicopter