A 13-year-old boy has been taken into custody by Hamilton police.
Officers were called to Ancaster High School around 3 p.m. Thursday with a report of a boy waving a firearm outside the school.
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The school was placed under hold and secure protocol while police located and arrested the suspect, but the protocol was lifted about 15 minutes later.
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Police say the boy was in possession of a replica firearm and charges are pending.
Anyone with more information in this case is encouraged to contact the Mountain station at 905-546-3886.
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