Building evacuated after suspicious package found at Toronto Pearson Airport area of Mississauga

Update: Police say the package has been cleared and was actually “packaged protein supplements” and “nothing of concern.” The scene has since been cleared.

A building has been evacuated after a suspicious package was found in the Toronto Pearson Airport area of Mississauga.

The package was found in a building at Britannia Road East and Infield Tunnel Road just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Peel Regional Police said in a post on X.

This is an area where cargo buildings and hangers are located.

The building was evacuated as a precaution, police said.

Police said the Explosive Disposal Unit is attending and asked people to avoid the area.

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE:
– Britannia Rd E/Infield Tunnel Rd #Mississauga
– Building evacuated as a precaution
– EDU attending
– Please avoid the area
– C/R at 11:03 a.m.
– PR24-0355725

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) November 6, 2024