Police dismiss fake online threats of violence at Abbotsford schools

April 7, 2025, 2:11 pm

After alarming messages surfaced online predicting attacks on schools in Abbotsford and nearby areas, local police concluded that the threats were fabricated. Investigations revealed that the false alarms were part of an apparent misinformation campaign, and authorities have reassured parents and school administrators while continuing to monitor digital communications for potential risks.

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ABBOTSFORD - Police in two B.C. cities say emails and social media posts are circulating among local parents about potential acts of violence at schools in Abbotsford and Langley.

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Messages alleging a possible attack at high schools in Abbotsford and the University of the Fraser Valley circulated on social media overnight.

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