QUICK SUMMARY
The Richmond RCMP received a bomb threat regarding a flight from Vancouver International Airport on Sunday. Following a thorough search, authorities found no credible evidence of a bomb, and only the affected flight experienced delays. The RCMP suspects the threat may be a 'swatting' call, but no connection has been established with a similar incident at Vancouver's Waterfront Station.
The Richmond RCMP confirmed a bomb threat involving a flight from Vancouver International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The threat was communicated via email to airport staff and a local news agency from an unknown sender. Authorities conducted a thorough search of the affected flight, ultimately finding no credible evidence of a bomb. As a result, operations at the airport were minimally impacted, with only the specific flight experiencing delays. The RCMP suspects that the threat may be a 'swatting' call, a false report intended to elicit a response. This incident occurred shortly after a bomb threat at Vancouver's Waterfront Station; however, investigators have not established a connection between the two threats. The RCMP has urged anyone with information to reach out and provide details, referencing police file 2025-14689. Such threats underscore ongoing concerns about airport security and public safety in urban areas.