A Nova Scotia school was forced to go into lockdown on Tuesday.
Nova Scotia RCMP say they were called to Duncan MacMillan School in Sheet Harbour at 12:38 p.m.
Police say the call was regarding a threat of violence.
Two people have since been arrested as a result.
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A lockdown was placed on the high school, but it has since been lifted.
In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, the school said everyone is safe.
Halifax Regional Centre for Education spokesperson Doug Hadley says the lockdown lasted approximately two hours. He added that police were called and there “no signs of any weapons.”
Police say their investigation remains ongoing.
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