On March 5, 2023 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Beaver Creek RCMP Detachment received a report from the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) at the Beaver Creek Port of Entry (POE) that a possible unidentified explosive was left at the POE building. The unidentified object had been left by an individual who had attempted to enter Canada from Alaska, but who was ultimately denied entry and confirmed to have returned to the United States.
CBSA closed the Beaver Creek POE and evacuated all staff. The United States POE at Alcan was also closed by US authorities. As a result of the closure of border crossings, the Alaska Highway was closed to westbound traffic at Beaver Creek.
The Yukon RCMP Federal Investigative Unit (FIU) and the Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) attended the Beaver Creek POE to investigate the incident. EDU personnel determined that the object was not an explosive.
The investigation led by M Division FIU is ongoing so no further details are being released.
Yukon RCMP would like to thank members of the travelling public for their patience and understanding as the event unfolded.