A London man is facing charges after police found a suspicious package in his apartment.
London police went to a unit at Highland Village Apartments at 501 Wilkins St. Sunday afternoon to speak with a man living there.
While checking on the man, police found a suspicious package inside his room.
The man was arrested and three floors of the apartment complex were evacuated as a precaution.
The London Police Service's Explosive Disposal Unit went to the residence to assess the package. Through further examination, the team determined that the package was a hoax and was constructed to resemble an explosive device.
The package was removed from the apartment and dismantled in a secure location. A pellet gun and crossbow were also seized.
A 48-year-old London man is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a weapon contrary to a court order
- Possession of an explosive substance with intent to endanger life
- Possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.