AT 9:14 a.m. on Monday, July 24, Abbotsford Police received a report from a male caller, reporting two bombs at the Abbotsford Law Courts located at 32375 Veterans Way.

The caller did not identify themselves or elaborate on the threat.

A multifaceted investigation was immediately initiated, with members responding to the scene and simultaneously investigating the validity along with any further report details.

Abbotsford Police patrol officers evacuated the Abbotsford Law Courts and two neighbouring businesses, taking every precaution to ensure the public’s safety until the threat was fully investigated.

Veterans Way and sections of Trethewey Street between George Ferguson Way and Simon Ave were closed off as patrol officers, with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS), cleared the building and the surrounding area.

At 11:36 a.m., police deemed the threat was fake after completing their search.

The identity of the caller remains unknown to police currently. Staff and the public were allowed to return to the area.