Did you hear about the bomb threat last week?

Bomb threat at New Westminster Courthouse

On Tuesday morning, January 8th, the New Westminster courthouse was the target of a bomb threat that prompted a police evacuation in the surrounding area. The evacuation affected key locations, including Douglas College and the nearby New Westminster Skytrain station. Sgt. Andrew Leaver of the New Westminster Police Department stated, "We treat every threat as real until we can determine otherwise."

Details of the threat

While the type and origin of the threat were not disclosed, authorities acted swiftly to secure the area. The surrounding neighborhood was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Law enforcement agencies took immediate action to investigate the situation, prioritizing public safety.

Investigation and resolution

The New Westminster Police Department was notified at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday about the potential explosive device at the New Westminster Law Courts. After a thorough investigation, the courthouse and its surrounding area were declared safe and reopened to the public by 2:15 p.m.

Under the radar

Did you hear about this incident as it unfolded, or is this “explosive” news taking you by shock?