School District 72 and Campbell River RCMP say there is no credible threat to local secondary schools following rumours circulating online.
In a statement released today, the district says it contacted the RCMP immediately after becoming aware of the information. Police investigated and confirmed there was no credible threat.
A news release from RCMP says police were made aware of a series of online threats, including a youth posting a picture of himself with a gun. Police say it was a BB gun and it has been seized.
Police say online communities spread rumours of heavy police presence and events that were not real and ask families to rely on credible sources when seeking information.
“The Campbell River RCMP understands the fear that online threats and rumours create, especially in the wake of the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. However, it is also important to receive information from credible sources and although they are extremely quick at spreading information, local Rant and Rave pages and Snapchat groups leave a lot to be desired when it comes to information credibility,” reads the news release from RCMP.
