Police say security threats at government agencies a hoax

All the security threats made against Government agencies early Friday have proven to be unfounded, the police have confirmed.

However, a statement from the police said they will "continue to treat each report with the utmost urgency".

The threats were made in an email sent to the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), which also warned that other entities had been targeted, according to law enforcement sources.

Staff at PICA, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and the National Housing Trust were evacuated from their respective offices as a precautionary measure.

The police said specialised teams are "actively" responding to the threats and that the necessary security protocols are being enforced to protect employees, the public and critical services.

"We urge all institutions and members of the public to remain vigilant, exercise caution and promptly report any suspicious activity or information to police emergency 119," the statement from the police said.

It also reminded citizens that making a security threat is not only criminal, but reckless and disruptive and urged those responsible to immediately desist.

The statement said the police will pursue every lead to ensure that those responsible are identified and held accountable.

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