The Manitoba RCMP have arrested a 14 year old youth in Rivers, Manitoba who was planning to "harm other students at Rivers Collegiate", according to an RCMP news release.
Nova Scotia RCMP also arrested a 15 year old youth in connection. The arrests come after the RCMP was alerted to an online conversation between the youths that detailed "violent attacks" on their schools, as per the Nova Scotia RCMP.
The Manitoba youth was arrested on Monday after a traffic stop on a school bus, and the Nova Scotia youth was arrested Tuesday after RCMP executed a search warrant.
After the arrest of the Manitoba youth, related properties were searched, which led to the seizure of electronic devices and 2 firearms.
"We know details of this arrest will have an impact on the students, parents, and the entire community of Rivers. Be assured that our officers acted quickly, worked closely with our policing partners, and took immediate steps to find and arrest the youth. The priority from the outset was the safety and security of the students at Rivers Collegiate," said Superintendent Lee Fortin, West District Commander for the Manitoba RCMP.
Both youths have been charged with uttering threats, but more charges are expected as the RCMP continues to investigate.
