Apna News Brief
COQUITLAM, B.C. - A youth has been charged with uttering threats over threats against schools that began in February 2026, Coquitlam RCMP say.
Coquitlam RCMP’s General Investigative Services ran what police describe as a complex investigation, which is still ongoing. On October 8, 2026, the BC Prosecution Service approved one charge: uttering threats, contrary to Section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
“These incidents garnered significant media attention and raised understandable concerns within our community,” said Supt. Ian MacLellan, Officer in Charge of Coquitlam RCMP. “Our investigators have worked tirelessly to pursue every lead and bring the person responsible before the courts. We remain committed to protecting our community and ensuring residents continue to feel safe, particularly our children and youth.”
The youth cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the federal law that shields the identity of young people accused of crimes, and has been released on conditions while the court process continues. For Surrey families, the case shows how one round of threat calls can disrupt schools across an entire region, and why police treat every call as real until it is cleared.
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(Source: Coquitlam RCMP, November 12, 2026)
