Just after 8:30 p.m. on September 28th, 2024, while on general patrol in the area of Elm Street at Elgin Street, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers observed a motor vehicle bearing a licence plate that was not authorized and subsequently conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.
During the traffic stop, Officers discovered open alcohol inside the vehicle. A subsequent search was conducted on the vehicle and on the three individuals occupying the vehicle. During the searches, Police located a pipe bomb in the trunk of the vehicle.
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Source: Greater Sudbury Police
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