From HalifaxNewsNet:
Halifax Regional Police is currently investigating a bomb threat received from a payphone in Halifax this evening.
At 7:45 p.m. last night, a 9-1-1 dispatcher received a call from a male who made threats which alluded to the Boston Marathon bombings and indicating that something similar would happen in the area. It was determined the call originated from a payphone at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street.
A patrol officer was on scene within approximately two minutes and did not locate anyone near the payphone. A search of the surrounding area, including Public Gardens, Victoria Park and the Wanderers’ Grounds, failed to locate anything suspicious in nature.
Given that the only similar sporting event happening tonight is the Relay for Life at the Emera Oval at Halifax Common, officers attended the area and advised event organizers of the threat. As a result, event organizers made the decision to shut down the event. Officers remained on-scene as the event participants cleared the area and then searched for any suspicious packages. .....
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