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Bomb threat forces speedy evacuation at Dakota Dunes Casino

Man charged with uttering threats after Dakota Dunes Casino evacuated Saturday evening following bomb threat. Gage Fletcher/Global News

SASKATOON – RCMP were called out to Dakota Dunes Casino, located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon, after reports of a bomb on site on Saturday evening.

Police received the call around 8:20 p.m. and quickly evacuated the building. No injuries were reported.

One patron told Global News casino goers were told to evacuate over a loud speaker at around 9 p.m. She said staff were ushered onto shuttle buses, while police blocked off the main road into the casino for a couple of hours.

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The investigation into the bomb threat led police to a suspect at a Saskatoon hotel.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with uttering threats, mischief and public mischief.

He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 23.

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Dakota Dunes Casino is located on the Whitecap First Nation on Highway 219 south of Saskatoon.

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