RCMP were called to Duncan MacMillian High School in Sheet Harbour, N.S. Friday morning following reports of a weapons complaint.
Police say they got a call about a youth with a firearm on a trail next to the school around 8:30 a.m.
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The school was placed in lockdown while officers investigated.
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A 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody. Police have not said if they retrieved a weapon from the scene.
At this time, no charges have been laid.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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