RCMP say threat that led to evacuation of Kamloops courthouse ‘lacks credibility’, but investigation still ongoing

Police are asking people with information related to this threat to reach out to the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-838-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) and cite file 2026-21845.

UPDATE (12:15 p.m.): RCMP say officers are investigating the credibility and source of a threat that prompted an evacuation of the Kamloops Courthouse.

“While responders are on scene, we are asking the public to please avoid the area while we investigate and collaborate with the BC Sheriff Service,” Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dana Napier, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson said in a brief news release.

EARLIER: A notable police presence has halted access to the Kamloops Courthouse Monday (July 6) morning, but details are limited at this time.

Members of both the Kamloops RCMP and the B.C. Sheriff Service are blocking the entranceways to the courthouse on the 400-block of Columbia Street in downtown Kamloops.

A source alerted CFJC Today to the shutdown around 9:30 a.m. this morning.

(Image Credit: Kent Simonds/CFJC Today)

(Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)

While providing no details, Kamloops RCMP confirmed to CFJC Today that it will have an update on the situation sometime Monday.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once it’s available.

by Aaron Schulze & Victor Kaisar

RCMP say threat that led to evacuation of Kamloops courthouse ‘lacks credibility’, but investigation still ongoing

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