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Ottawa police and intelligence agencies were investigating a series of online threats made to Carleton University over the weekend.

Police said on Monday the initial investigation revealed the threats were “not credible” and determined there was no threat to public safety.

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The campus, on Bronson Avenue, remained open, although many buildings were closed Monday for the Victoria Day holiday. The university communications department issued a message to “all members of the Carleton community” that Carleton will be open as usual Tuesday.

Several people alerted police to a threatening tweet posted on what was said to be a fake Twitter account. Under the handle @mjafleur, the following was tweeted at 1:51 a.m.:

“Tomorrow morning, I will be taking many lives at Carleton University. Take this as a warning, if you go to campus you will be among the casualties.”

Later Monday, the Twitter account, supposedly belonging to Masoph Jafleur, was suspended.

Despite the assurance of safety, police reported that the department of university safety is working with due diligence and in co-operation with the police investigative services.

The public was reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behaviour.

The ongoing investigation involves intelligence agencies and, due to the borderless nature of social media, “international partners” have been notified of the investigation and are assisting.