Man, 54, charged in Halifax bomb threat
A 54-year-old Halifax man, Ali Assakereh, has been charged with uttering threats against the U.S. consulate and public mischief. His bail hearing has been adjourned until Wednesday to allow for further investigation.
Why it matters
The incident involves a security threat against a foreign diplomatic mission, necessitating a formal legal and police response.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Man charged in bomb threat against U.S. consulate in Halifax Ali Assakereh, 54, of Halifax faces charges of uttering threats, public mischief
A member of the Halifax Regional Police explosive disposal unit walks towards the Purdy's Wharf parkade during a bomb threat investigation in downtown Halifax on Monday. Photo by Tim Krochak / The Chronicle Herald Article content Police have laid charges against a Halifax man in connection with a bomb threat that closed several downtown streets Monday.
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Ali Assakereh, 54, is charged with uttering threats against the U.S. consulate in Halifax and committing public mischief by misleading police.
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