Downtown Halifax reopens after evacuation due to threat, suspicious vehicle
Downtown Halifax was evacuated after a man made a bomb threat against the U.S. consulate. Police arrested a 54-year-old suspect and secured a vehicle containing flammable materials, allowing the area to reopen.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in urban centers and the effectiveness of emergency response protocols.
Halifax Regional Police say the U.S. consulate received the threat on Sunday and contacted police shortly after 6 p.m.
Police identified the man who made the threat and began searching for him on Sunday evening, Sgt. Michelle Dooks told reporters.
Police located the man's car around 8:10 a.m. inside the parkade by the Purdy's Wharf towers, where the consulate is located. Police said the vehicle had a propane tank inside and several containers that appeared to contain flammable liquid, and the Explosive Disposal Unit was called in. A suspicious bag was also located nearby, police said.
Police issued an alert about a bomb threat in the area of Upper Water Street and evacuated the surrounding area in downtown Halifax, which included two large office towers, a hotel and the Halifax casino.
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