A 16-year-old boy is facing multiple weapons and threat charges after an early morning arrest in Halifax.
Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said they made the arrest at the teen’s home at 3 a.m. Wednesday, and seized “a number” of weapons.
They allege the youth had made threats to bring weapons to Citadel High School.
“Police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the school and do not believe anyone else is involved in the incident,” HRP said in a release, adding that officers are at the school today to support students and staff.
According to police, the boy, whose identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, will appear in youth court Thursday to face the following charges:
- Possession of a prohibited weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (2 counts)
- Possession of a prohibited weapon without a license
- Uttering threats
Halifax Regional Police Chief Don MacLean will be speaking to reporters Thursday afternoon to update the investigation.
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