MANNING, ALTA. - A 16-year-old in northern Alberta was arrested in connection to threats directed at a school days before students returned for the year.
According to Mounties, a student was reportedly threatening to shoot students on the first day of school in Manning, 96 kilometers north of Peace River, Alberta.
RCMP executed a search warrant at a local residence on Tuesday, six days into their investigation, and seized seven firearms.
Should the Crown approve, the 16-year-old will be charged with uttering threats.
Sgt. Gavin Ool with Manning RCMP said officers immediately sought the assistance of the school and board for the investigation and a review of school safety measures.