Suspicious package in northeast Calgary detonated by bomb disposal robot

Calgary police have successfully removed a suspicious package found outside of a building in the city’s northeast.  Officers responded to the 2600 block of 18 Street N.E. shortly after 8 a.m. Monday.  The package, which appeared to be a black suitcase with the words "Bomb" and "Watch Out" printed on the side, was placed in a parking lot between two buildings. As a result, police evacuated several people from nearby local businesses. Officers also blocked off roads near the scene