Evacuation order for downtown Halifax lifted after bomb threat investigation
In addition to the bomb threat, Halifax Regional Police said they were also searching a suspicious vehicle in response to the threat.
On Monday, an evacuation order was lifted in downtown Halifax after police completed their investigation into a bomb threat received by the U.S. consulate in the city. According to police, the threat was made on Sunday evening and led to the evacuation of parts of downtown on Monday morning. Police identified a suspect and located his vehicle at the parkade of Purdy’s Wharf.
Inside the vehicle, authorities found a propane tank and several containers believed to contain flammable liquid, along with a suspicious bag. The 54-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested. His home area, Thomas Raddall Drive, and surrounding streets were closed for much of the day as part of the investigation. By 2 p.m. on Monday, police had reopened all roads in the area.
The investigation remains ongoing, with a small police presence remaining in the parkade while the man's belongings are searched.
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