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Halifax man accused of threatening U.S. Consulate

Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Summary: Ali Assakereh was arrested on Aug. 10 after police allege he placed a propane tank and flammable liquids in his car and parked near the U.S. Consulate in downtown Halifax, shutting down part of the city. He is accused of threatening to bomb the consulate, and the case is not ready to pursue bail.
WHO: Ali Assakereh
WHAT: Arrested and accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. Consulate after allegedly placing a propane tank and flammable liquids in a car near the consulate.
WHEN: Aug 10, 2026
WHERE: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
WHY: The arrest followed allegations that he threatened to bomb the U.S. Consulate using a car containing a propane tank and flammable liquids.
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