2 Surrey schools went under lockdown briefly Thursday

The side of a Surrey Police Service cruiser. (CityNews image)

By 1130 NewsRadio Staff

Posted May 28, 2026 3:27 pm.

Last Updated May 28, 2026 5:36 pm.

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says two Surrey schools were under lockdown briefly Thursday afternoon.

Martha Currie Elementary and Bibleway Christian Academy in Cloverdale were impacted by a police incident at a nearby home.

There was no threat to students, and police say the lockdown was a precaution because of the proximity to the schools.

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