Bomb threat at Rossland Courthouse

Bomb threat at Rossland Courthouse

TMTVNEWS.COM, Rossland BC, Canada --- On February 9, 2012 at approximately 2:00 p.m. an unknown male caller phoned the Crown Counsel Office in Nelson and stated that there is a bomb at the courthouse. Court was in session in Rossland and it was quickly determined that the threat was directed at the Rossland Provincial Courthouse. Trail RCMP Detachment was notified and members immediately responded. The Courthouse was safely evacuated, including the prisoners in custody. Trail EHS and Fire Dept. were notified and staged at a safe distance from the scene.

B.C. Sheriffs and Trail RCMP members teamed up and a search of building was conducted with negative results. B.C. Sheriffs transported the 5 prisoners back to Trail Det. Arrangements were later made between the Justice of the Peace, Crown Counsel and Defense Counsel regarding Release/Remand of the Prisoners. The Court House remained closed for the rest of the day.

The Trail RCMP are continuing their investigation into this criminal offence. A similar Bomb threat was made last fall also involving the Rossland Provincial Courthouse. This previous occurrence, along with yesterday's offence, will be reviewed for persons of interest.

If anyone has information regarding who is responsible for this occurrence they're asked to phone the Trail RCMP at (250) 364-2566 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. (Callers for CRIMESTOPPERS do not have to provide their identities and may be eligible for a reward).