Following a call to the L.F. Wade International Airport after 5pm on Thursday, January 3rd, emergency services attended to a report of a suspicious envelope that had been delivered by regular mail. The envelope was forensically examined and no traces of any toxic or other substance was found in the envelope or the contents which originated overseas. No injuries were caused to any staff at the airport however one staff member was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital out of an abundance of caution. Two family members who escorted the staff member to the hospital were checked and released soon after.

There was no danger to the traveling public or other airport staff and airport operations were not disrupted. Incoming and outgoing flights were not affected. An investigation has commenced into what appears to be a mischievous or possibly malicious disruptive act by persons unknown. Anyone with any knowledge is asked to contact Detective Sergeant B.T. Smith of the Eastern Criminal Investigation Unit on 293-2222.