A portion of downtown Shaunavon was on lockdown on Friday after an explosive device was referenced during a phone call with the local post office.

The phone call transpired around 3 p.m. with an unknown individual and the RCMP and the Shaunavon Fire Department quickly evacuated the post office and nearby businesses on 3rd Avenue. 

Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services were brought in for the incident and thoroughly checked the area but did not locate any explosive device.

The RCMP is continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information on the incident can contact the Shaunavon RCMP at 306-297-5550 or 310-RCMP.