Investigations after bomb threats: Safety situation in train stations tense

Investigations after bomb threats: Safety situation in train stations tense

In the past few days, bomb threats have been reported at several train stations in Austria, which resulted in significant security measures. On Friday, this disturbing trend also appeared in Eisenstadt, where there was a threatening letter around 1:00 p.m. at the train station. The Burgenland State Police Directorate reacted immediately and evacuated the train station. Special forces searched the terrain using explosive detection dogs to rule out a risk.

Although the threat is taken seriously, the Ministry of the Interior did not want to provide any further information on the current state of the investigation. So far there have been similar incidents in Innsbruck, where both the main train station and the Westbahnhof were affected. These threats were sent by email, but the security forces in Tyrol could quickly give all-clear, since no dangerous objects were found during the searches.

further developments and suspects

The bomb threats are not only limited to Eisenstadt and Innsbruck. Railway stations in Graz, Linz, Salzburg, St. Pölten, Klagenfurt and Bregenz were recently the destination of such threats. In addition, six suspicious packages on the main square in Amstetten ensured a large barrier. The Ministry of the Interior refers to the ongoing investigation into the identification of those responsible and indicates that such threats to public institutions have already occurred several times in the past.

It is crucial for the authorities that no actual explosive attacks have been carried out on rail systems since 1945. This could indicate that the threats pursue a different intention or may not be meant seriously. The police currently assume that in all cases it may be the same author, even if there are doubts about the seriousness of the threats.

The security authorities also warn of possible free -board drivers who could try to benefit from this situation. Police spokesman Johann Baumschlager pointed out that such actions should not be downplayed, since the legal consequences for the authors could be significant, with punishments of up to three years for dangerous threats.

The reporting on these incidents remains tense, and while the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how the situation is developing. The authorities do everything they can to protect public traffic facilities and to ensure a safe environment for travelers. For more information on the latest developments, interested readers should be the current news on www.kleinezeitung.at pursue.