Man arrested after bomb threat targeting U.S. consulate in Halifax, police say
Police in Halifax arrested a man following a bomb threat directed at the U.S. consulate, which led to the evacuation of nearby office towers. Authorities discovered a vehicle containing flammable materials in the building's parking garage, though the incident is not currently classified as a national security threat.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding the security of diplomatic missions in Canada following a series of recent threats against U.S. consulates.
Police direct people at the intersection of Barrington Street and Duke Street in downtown Halifax on Monday. Devin Stevens/The Canadian Press
Police have arrested a man after he allegedly made a bomb threat directed at the U.S. consulate in downtown Halifax that forced the evacuation of high-rise office towers and nearby waterfront streets for several hours on Monday.
It’s the third incident involving a U.S. consulate in Canada recently after shots were fired at the Toronto building in March and then again in July. No one was injured in any of the consulate incidents.
The U.S. Consulate General in Halifax informed police Sunday evening around 6:15 p.m. that they had received a bomb threat.
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