Hamilton police detonate suspicious package filled with ‘sugar and wires’

An east Hamilton intersection was closed for several hours while police investigated a suspicious package in the area.

On Friday, the department took to social media to ask residents to avoid Highway 8 and Grays Road while investigating the package.

The intersection remain closed until shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday, when police performed a controlled detonation.

Authorities say the package contained “sugar and wires.”

Highway 8 and Grays Road have since reopened.

This was cleared. Thanks to the public for your patience as we conducted our investigation. https://t.co/5Nyk4X4qTj

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) August 31, 2024