Bomb alarm in Amstetten: suspicious packages turn out to be harmless!

Bomb alarm in Amstetten: suspicious packages turn out to be harmless!

Hauptplatz, 3300 Amstetten, Österreich - On October 2, 2024, an alarming police operation occurred in Amstetten after six suspicious packages were discovered, which were parked in various places in the main square. The outcry among the residents was great and the police reacted promptly, blocked the area and evacuated the surrounding buildings to avoid possible dangers. Both the residents and the authorities were concerned that there could be dangerous substances or objects in the packages. These fears meant that the police explosive experts thoroughly checked the packages and finally gave the all -clear; They only contained magazines, food and electronic advertising gifts, such as Noen reported .

The police investigation led to the identification of the alleged perpetrator, a 66-year-old Austrian citizen without a permanent residence. He had to answer for suspicion of coercion in front of the St. Pölten public prosecutor because he had placed the packages with the inscription "for free taking" in the city. The delivery of these packages took place attentively on the main square and led to a large -scale use of the executive, while the neighbors feared for security. According to Nachrichten.at were also banned during several hours, which underlined the seriousness of the situation.