Three youth were arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with a weapons-related call from F.H. Collins Secondary School.

Whitehorse RCMP received a call at approximately 1:20 p.m. notifying them that the school’s administration had put the facility into lockdown after learning of allegations of threats and weapons on school property.

“They told police that people who were not registered students were in a school building with weapons,” police said.

“As police were en route, it was reported that the suspects were seen leaving school grounds on foot.”

The descriptions and direction the suspects were travelling were provided to officers.

“Police immediately attended the school and the surrounding area and located the group in the Riverdale neighbourhood,” the RCMP said.

The three youths were arrested without incident.

A replica firearm and other weapons were seized from the youth who were involved in the drama.

Police on scene worked with school administration to clear the lockdown status.

There were no injuries reported by any students or staff at the school related to the incident.

Under the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act, the names of the youth who were arrested cannot be published.

“As this is an active investigation and involves youth, police will not be providing further details regarding this investigation,” police advised.

No one from the Department of Education was made available for comment to the Star before press time this afternoon.