RCMP are handling the investigation of a house explosion near Nanaimo香蕉视频直播檚 downtown this week because there was a criminal element to the incident.

Police issued a press release Thursday, March 3, asking for any tips that will help in their investigation after a vacant house in the 300 block of Pine Street exploded the night of Sunday, Feb. 27.

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He said police, firefighters and utility crews sifted through the rubble the day after the explosion.

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He said RCMP are reviewing past police files related to the property and at the same time, are hoping to hear from anyone who might be able to provide information that could assist in the investigation.

香蕉视频直播淚f somebody saw anything suspicious within 24-48 hours prior to that explosion 香蕉视频直播� cars, people, noise from that home 香蕉视频直播� we need to hear from those people,香蕉视频直播� he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP香蕉视频直播檚 non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file No. 2022-6847.

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