By The Canadian Press

Edmonton teen arrested for email threats to UCP member

Feb 10, 2019 | 7:09 AM

Police in Edmonton say a man has been arrested in connection with threats to a United Conservative Party staff member.

Police say they were contacted Thursday evening about a threatening email and that due to the quote “violent and specific and nature” of the threat, they took an 18-year-old into custody without incident.

Abdul Anas Habash was charged with uttering threats.

Police say a search warrant was later obtained for a home in Edmonton, where they say investigators determined there was no risk to public safety.