Bridgewater Police and RCMP are conducting a search in northern Lunenburg County after alleged threats were made against a provincial justice building on Wednesday.

Officers, including the Bridgewater Police K-9 unit and members of the Bridgewater Fire Department’s drone team, have been in the Nineveh area since early Thursday morning.

Police say they are trying to locate and arrest a man believed to be responsible for the threats.

Authorities say there is no public safety risk at this time but will provide updates if that changes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgewater Police at 902-543-2464.