The national bomb squad was called to the scene, and the object was assessed as live.
Smaller cordons were set up around the object and the police assessed that there was no danger to the public.
We hope to receive witness statements and information that can lead us forward in the investigation, says Martina Gradian, the police's press spokesperson.
The incident is being investigated as a crime against the law on flammable and explosive goods. There is no suspect at present.
