Man charged with bomb threat at U.S. Consulate in Halifax
Arrest follows discovery of propane tank and flammable materials in suspect's vehicle; third incident at U.S. diplomatic posts in Canada this year.
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Canadian police arrested and charged a 54-year-old man after he made a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax on Sunday evening, prompting the evacuation of downtown office towers and waterfront streets on Monday. The incident marks the third security threat at U.S. consulates in Canada in recent months, following two shootings at the Toronto consulate in March and July. Police discovered a propane tank and containers of flammable materials in the suspect's vehicle parked in the building's garage.
- A 54-year-old man was arrested and charged after making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax on Sunday evening; police discovered a propane tank and flammable materials in his vehicle.
- The incident forced evacuation of downtown Halifax office towers and waterfront streets for several hours on Monday.
- This is the third security incident at U.S. consulates in Canada within months—following shootings at the Toronto consulate in March (linked to alleged Iraqi terrorist) and July (two teens charged).
- Police stated the Halifax bomb threat is not currently considered a national-security incident, and have not disclosed the suspect's identity or motive.
How it unfolded
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Report Man charged
Police formally charged the man with making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax.
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Analysis Third incident in Canada
Halifax Sergeant Michelle Dooks stated the bomb threat is not considered a national-security incident at this time, but noted it is the third security incident involving a U.S. consulate in Canada after shootings in Toronto in March and July.
“At this time, the bomb threat is not considered a national-security incident.”
Sergeant Michelle Dooks · Google News ↗ -
Event Suspect arrested
Halifax Regional Police arrested a 54-year-old suspect in the Thomas Raddall Drive area after identifying him quickly following the threat.
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Police found the suspect's car with a propane tank and containers of flammable materials in the parking garage of the office tower where the consulate is located, along with a suspicious bag.
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Event Evacuation ordered
The surrounding area was blocked off and hundreds of people in two office towers and surrounding streets were evacuated for several hours following discovery of the suspicious vehicle.
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Event Bomb threat received
The U.S. Consulate General in Halifax informed police Sunday evening around 6:15 p.m. that they had received a bomb threat.
What people are saying verbatim
“At this time, the bomb threat is not considered a national-security incident.”
Sergeant Michelle Dooks, Halifax Regional Police spokesperson · The Globe and Mail ↗ · Aug 9
“But what I can say is he is here. He's being interviewed and everyone has been notified that we believe needs to be notified.”
Sergeant Michelle Dooks, Halifax Regional Police spokesperson · The Globe and Mail ↗ · Aug 9
“A propane tank and several containers of what were believed to be flammable liquids were found inside the man's vehicle in a nearby parking garage.”
Halifax police, Law enforcement · The New York Times ↗ · Aug 9
“It's the third incident involving a U.S. consulate in Canada recently after shots were fired at the Toronto building in March and then again in July.”
The Globe and Mail, News report · The Globe and Mail ↗ · Aug 9