Police evacuations in Salzburg, Graz and Linz: Threats alert authorities

Police evacuations in Salzburg, Graz and Linz: Threats alert authorities

In the past week, three incidents in Austria caused excitement when threats questioned public places in three federal states. The police had to carry out comprehensive evacuation measures and initiate security checks to exclude possible dangers.

On Monday evening, the police reached a threatening message, which led to the immediate evacuation of the European market in Salzburg, one of the largest shopping centers in the country. The threat was reported shortly before the shop, so that customers and employees quickly had to leave the building. The police blocked the entire area and started looking for suspicious objects with a team. Fortunately, it turned out that there was no reason to worry and nothing dangerous was found.

security measures in Graz

The next day, on Tuesday morning, a similar threat in Graz caused excitement. The State Police Department of Styria received an email with information on explosive devices, which led to an immediate security alarm. Comprehensive barriers and evacuations had to be carried out in Keplerstraße, in the Lend district. Two schools nearby, a high school and a elementary and middle school, were also affected by the evacuation. Searching experts and search dogs searched through the area, but fortunately could give the all -clear in the afternoon and will soon release Keplerstrasse.

threat in Linz

Another alarm sign was in Linz, where a school was also affected. The police received a threat by email on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., which was directed against the Ramsauergymnasium. As a result, security forces, including a helicopter and special teams, were immediately mobilized. All students and teachers were certain and were evacuated. While the school's search was still in progress, the area remained locked up for the time being, so that no traffic disruptions were expected.

The incidents illustrate how important fast and efficient police reaction measures are in order to minimize potential threats to the public. Despite the tense Situation, the security forces were able to act quickly in all three cases and protect the population. The police are now examining the background of these threats to identify possible perpetrators and prevent further incidents. Further details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.news.at