Quebec man arrested by N.L. police, accused of making bomb threat at Labrador airport
The 30-year-old suspect has been charged with public mischief, uttering threats, causing a disturbance and breach of probation, police said.
Quebec man charged with bomb threat at Labrador airport
According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, a 30-year-old man from Quebec has been arrested and charged with making a bomb threat at Wabush Airport in western Labrador. Police responded to the airport around 8 p.m. on Sunday after receiving the alarm. The suspect had already been removed from the aircraft when officers arrived. Following the arrival of police, the airport was evacuated and thoroughly searched, but it was determined that the bomb threat was unfounded.
The charges against the suspect include public mischief, uttering threats, causing a disturbance, and breach of probation. Transport Canada operates and maintains the airport, which serves the communities of Wabush, Labrador City, and Fermont, Quebec.
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