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Halifax Youth Charged After Threatening Police

A number of prank phone calls have led to charges being laid against a 17-year-old in Nova Scotia.

RCMP in Halifax say six prank 911 calls were made Saturday from a pay phone in Hammonds Plains.

Police tried to arrest the youth but the person threatened officers with a knife.

However, the suspect dropped the weapon and was taken into custody.

The accused faces charges including assault with a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

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