RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment determined that threats to a school were unfounded, and were in fact related to a planned event involving foam dart guns.
On October 23, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers attended a school in Musquodoboit Harbour related to a report that a student made threats involving a weapon. The student was detained upon arrival at the school and was not in possession of weapons.
Further investigation found that the comments perceived as threats were related to an upcoming event involving foam dart guns. The student was released by police and there will be no charges.
The Nova Scotia RCMP takes school safety concerns seriously, and threats of violence are investigated thoroughly. Anyone with information or knowledge of threats to school communities is asked to contact their local police or 911 in an emergency so police can establish if a threat is credible. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.