WestJet flight diverted due to bomb threat from South Bruce area

By: South Bruce OPP  June 28, 2015  1572

(KINCARDINE, ON) – June 27, at 9:05 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received information about an alleged explosive device that had been placed on WestJet Flight 391, traveling from Halifax to Edmonton. 
 

The plane was diverted to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport where 147 passengers and crew were removed from the aircraft without incident. Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Explosives Device Unit were activated to assist with the investigation.
 

Members from the South Bruce OPP, under the direction of detective inspector Heidi Stewart of the Criminal Investigation Branch, continue to investigate the origin of the call to determine the credibility of the threat.
    

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
 

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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