ACT Courthouse, Justice Department Evacuated Due to Threats

The ACT Law Courts were evacuated on January 31 due to a bomb threat, prompting ACT Policing and the AFP bomb response team to respond to the situation. The evacuation occurred around 11 am, and members of the public were advised to avoid the area. Nearby roads were closed off as authorities investigated the threat. In a separate incident, the Department of Justice (DOJ) building in Washington D.C. was also evacuated following an emergency order due to an unspecified threat. Multiple emergency crews and law enforcement were present at the DOJ scene, but no details about the nature of the threat have been released. Both situations remain under investigation, with ongoing assessments by authorities.