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Weapon Report Triggers Police Operation at Moncton High School Football Game
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Incident Overview
During a Friday night football match between École L'Odyssée and Moncton High School, a disturbance involving several youths erupted on the field at promenade Léopold-F. Belliveau. RCMP officers from the Codiac division arrived at approximately 8 p.m. after a report that an individual displayed what appeared to be a weapon. The field was evacuated, and the Anglophone East School District superintendent announced the closure via email to families. No injuries were reported. Police maintained a public safety alert on social media at 9:09 p.m. and concluded the operation roughly 90 minutes later.
Official Statements & Responses
RCMP Corporal Luc Picard confirmed that a weapon was believed to have been shown during the altercation and emphasized that no one was hurt. He added that investigators were gathering details and had not indicated whether charges would be laid. Superintendent Randolph MacLean said the district was in communication with and fully cooperating with police, and he thanked school staff and officers for their rapid response. The superintendent also noted that further details could not be released pending the investigation.