Police say a youth has been arrested in connection with a threat made against a high school in Brampton, Ont.
Peel Regional Police said at around 11:50 p.m., on Dec. 18, officers “became aware of a threat” made towards St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School that had been circulating on social media.
According to police, at around 3:50 a.m., a youth was arrested.
Police said the youth has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
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The youth’s identity cannot be released under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police said two assault rifle-style airsoft guns, magazines and an airsoft handgun were seized “in relation to the threat.”
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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