Halifax Regional Municipality

08/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/11/2026 06:24

Charges laid in bomb threat incident

A man has been charged following a bomb threat that closed several streets in Halifax yesterday.

Ali Assakereh, 54, will appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of:

  • Uttering Threats
  • Public Mischief

The investigation is ongoing.

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