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The Manitoba Legislature was evacuated during Question Period on Thursday, October 5, 2017, after a potential security breach in the gallery occurred. but it turned out to be a “prank call or false alarm” according to fire officials.
Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service District Chief Barry Carpenter said that a call about a suspicious substance was received but after searching nothing was found.
Things you don't want to see at your workplace, officers in tactical gear #mbpoli #thankyou #besafe pic.twitter.com/dbTK9HVl72
— @ (@MartinforMB) October 5, 2017
During Question Period fire bells began to ring and MLAs were told by Speaker of the House Myrna Dreidger of a possible security breach that had occurred. She recessed the house and asked MLAs to exit the building.
Winnipeg Police, including members of the Tactical Support Team, set up a perimeter around the building.
Hundreds of civil servants, politicians and guests stood on the lawn as the investigation of the building was underway.
Emergency crews are on scene at The Legislature for a suspicious circumstance. Please avoid the area at this time. Thank you.
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) October 5, 2017
By about 4:15 the incident was over and police allowed people back in the building.
Praise for members of the Legislature Security Team, Police and Firefighters was quickly being sent out on social media
Thank you to the Legislature Security Staff, @wpgpolice & WPG Fire Department for ensuring that we are safe during this evacuation #mbpoli
— MB Liberal Caucus (@MBLiberalCaucus) October 5, 2017
Thank you to our Legislature Security staff for your work. Today and always. #MBPoli
— Kelvin Goertzen (@kelvin_goertzen) October 5, 2017
Never a dull day at work. Thankful for our security and safety measures. #newreality #mbpoli pic.twitter.com/9pTDH8u1tC
— 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 Sarah Guillemard ⚽️ (@s_Guillemard) October 5, 2017
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