Abbotsford police investigate online threats targeting schools

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Abbotsford police say they are investigating the origin of violent threats circulating online, and there is no information to suggest the threats are real. 

A news release from the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) says it is aware of an email and social media posts claiming that acts of violence targeting various schools in the city will occur on Apr 7.

It said that over the weekend police responded to numerous swatting calls, which falsely claimed that violence was taking place and people were in danger.