Two elementary schools in Port Coquitlam were in a hold and secure situation for about 15 minutes Tuesday afternoon because of a police incident in the area.
Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Mike McLaughlin gave no details about the incident, saying only that it originated from outside of Port Coquitlam.
"Really right now we're in the midst of it," McLaughlin said, adding there was no threat to Cedar Drive or Birchland elementary schools, or the public, and wouldn't be specific about the location of the incident.
Hold and and secure is when "there's no direct threat in the school or to the school but there is something in the area that could potentially pose a threat if staff or students should get too close."
