Abbotsford: The police have said the report of having two bombs at the Abbotsford Law Courts, located at 32375 Veterans Way, has been found non-credible.
In a press release, the Abbotsford Police said at 9:14 am on Monday, officers received a report from a male caller that there were two bombs at the Abbotsford Law Courts.
The unknown caller did not elaborate on the initial threats made to the police.
“After receiving the call, a multifaceted investigation was immediately initiated, with members responding to the scene and simultaneously investigating the validity along with any further report details,” the police said.
During the investigation, Abbotsford Law Courts and two neighbouring businesses were evacuated to ensure the public’s safety until the threat is mitigated or proven to be non-credible, according to the Abbotsford Police Department.
At the time of investigation, with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, Veterans Way and sections of Trethewey St. between George Ferguson Way and Simon Ave were closed.
“At 11:36 am, police deemed the threat non-credible after completing the search, resulting in no suspicious findings or observations. The identity of the caller remains unknown to the police,” according to the Abbotsford Police Department.