Border Crossing Closed Due to Explosive Device Claim

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A driver with a sign indicating the presence of an explosive device on board led Maine State Police on a chase to the Canadian border. The driver attempted to maneuver the truck towards the Canadian port of entry in Woodstock, New Brunswick, and a trooper fired shots before the man surrendered without injury. The border crossing was temporarily closed, and the driver, Tony Holford, was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorizing, and failure to stop. The incident is being jointly investigated by Maine State Police, the state attorney general's office, and Canadian authorities.
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