QUICK SUMMARY
Waterfront Station reopened after a brief closure due to a bomb threat involving an explosive device. Transit Police evacuated the area and deployed explosives detection dogs, which found no suspicious items. Authorities labeled the incident a “swatting” style false alarm, and there is currently no threat to public safety.
Waterfront Station in Vancouver reopened Sunday after being closed due to a bomb threat. The Metro Vancouver Transit Police received a 911 call just after 10:30 a.m. regarding threats of an explosive device. Officers evacuated the station, and explosives detection dogs searched the premises without finding anything suspicious. Const. Amanda Steed described the incident as a “swatting” style false alarm, affirming that there is no current threat to public safety. Vancouver Fire Assistant Chief Jarret Gray confirmed the cancellation of fire crews at the scene. The station resumed normal transit service by 12:15 p.m. The investigation into the incident continues, and authorities have not yet identified a suspect. Such false alarms can disrupt public confidence in safety and overload emergency services.