Nanaimo RCMP say a threat directed at a student led to Nanaimo District Secondary School being locked down for about half an hour on Dec. 10.
Police said school administration implemented lockdown procedures about 2:30 p.m. after learning about the threat.
“Nanaimo RCMP officers were on scene throughout to ensure the safety of everyone in the school,” reads a news release from police. “By 3 p.m., it was considered safe to release students and staff from their respective classrooms. Students were dismissed for the day and there were no further incidents.”
The incident is under investigation, RCMP said.
