Quebec man arrested over bomb threat at Labrador airport
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- Police arrested and charged a 30-year-old Quebec man after an alleged bomb threat at Wabush Airport in western Labrador.
- The airport was evacuated and searched, but police determined the threat was unfounded.
- The suspect faces charges including public mischief, uttering threats, causing a disturbance and breach of probation.
A 30-year-old Quebec man faces four charges after police responded to an alleged bomb threat at Wabush Airport in western Labrador.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said officers were called to the airport at about 8 p.m. Sunday. Police said the man had already been removed from an aircraft when they arrived.
Authorities evacuated and searched the airport before determining that the bomb threat was unfounded. The suspect was charged with public mischief, uttering threats, causing a disturbance and breach of probation.
Transport Canada owns and operates Wabush Airport, which serves Wabush, Labrador City and Fermont, Quebec.
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