RCMP investigate threat at Universite de Moncton campus

Several Codiac Regional RCMP officers responded to a building on the Universite de Moncton campus Thursday night after an alleged threat was reported.

Staff-Sgt. Dave MacDonnell tells Global News that officers responded to the Leopold-Tallion building at around 7 p.m.

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“Members responded immediately to ensure there was no threat and everything turned out OK,” said Staff-Sgt. Dave MacDonnell said.

“We’re following up now and the investigation’s ongoing on the origin of the threat.”

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MacDonnell would not disclose the nature of the threat or comment on the response, citing tactical reasons.

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Few other details were released