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Police intensify investigation into online threats targeting Surigao del Sur school
Authorities in Surigao del Sur have launched a comprehensive investigation into online threats directed at a high school in Tandag City. Police personnel have been deployed to the campus as a precautionary measure.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Law enforcement agencies in Surigao del Sur are conducting an expanded investigation into alleged online threats made against Jacinto P. Elpa National High School in Tandag City, authorities said Monday.
Col. Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio, director of the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office, confirmed that investigators are looking into the nature and source of the threats. In response to the incident, police have positioned personnel at the school to ensure the safety of students and staff members.
The deployment represents a standard security protocol adopted by authorities when schools face potential threats. Officials have not yet disclosed specific details about the content of the online messages or identified any suspects in the case.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the credibility of the threats and identify those responsible for posting them online. School administrators and local officials are coordinating with law enforcement to maintain a secure learning environment for the institution's students.