Hoax Reportedly Prompted Massive Police Response at Ubisoft Montreal
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hollywoodreporter.comA large number of Montreal police, some in tactical uniforms and holding guns and shields, on Friday responded to an unknown situation at the office building of video game development companyUbisoft in the city's trendy Mount Royal district.
It was reported hours later that the alleged incident was a hoax, according to sources cited by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Earlier in the day, police tweeted, "Police operation in progress at the corner of Saint-Laurent and St-Viateur. We ask people to avoid the area.
The #SPVM currently validating information and further details will follow." In a later tweet, the city's police force reported "officers have been sent to the location following a 911 call.
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