08 Jan 2025 | 01:29 AM UTC
Canada: Police give all-clear following security incident and evacuations at Law Courts in New Westminster, British Columbia, Jan. 7 /update 1
All-clear issued after security incident at Law Courts, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Jan. 7; lingering disruptions likely.
Police issued the all-clear following a large security response and evacuations in the vicinity of the Law Courts in New Westminster, British Columbia, Jan. 7. Authorities responded to an unspecified threat by closing local roads, implementing a security perimeter, and asking those living or working near the Law Courts and the nearby New Westminster campus of Douglas College to leave the area immediately. Activities resumed at Douglas College as of 15:00. No casualties were reported due to the incident.
Lingering heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the area over the coming hours.
Plan for lingering disruptions in the area. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
