A weapons scare at Beaver Brae High School in Kenora Tuesday afternoon.
Provincial Police were notified of a weapons call after a young person posted a picture of a handgun with a threatening message on a social media account.
Officers attended immediately and took the youth in custody.
Police found no firearm in the youth’s possession and the individual was warned and released unconditionally.
OPP remind parents to speak to their children regarding the use of social media.
Police these situations very seriously and notes while Air Soft guns and pellet guns are not illegal to own, carrying them in public places or posting pictures where they could be perceived as real could have fatal consequences.
