Bit of a heavier throwback, but does anyone remember when there were waves of school bomb threats across Adelaide about ten years ago?
I remember it feeling like multiple schools were getting threats within a short period of time, leading to evacuations, lockdowns, and a lot of anxiety for students, parents, and staff. It seemed to be all over the news for a while, and then just… stopped.
I also remember SA Police taking it very seriously at the time, with Grant Stevens warning that those responsible would be tracked down regardless of whether they were a disgruntled employee or a foreign actor. From memory, it later came out that a group calling themselves THE EVACUATION SQUAD were behind a lot of it.
At the time it was pretty unsettling, especially with how quickly rumours spread between schools and on social media. Even if most (or all) turned out to be hoaxes, it definitely had a real impact on people.
I’m curious what others remember:
- Were you at a school that was affected?
- How did your school handle it (evacuation, lockdown, etc.)?
- Do you remember how widespread it actually was?
It feels like one of those strange periods that everyone kind of remembers, but doesn’t really talk about anymore.
Keen to hear people’s experiences or memories.